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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.24, 927.01 and 253.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.24, 927.01 and 253.28 is: 379.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.24 : 927.01 = 253.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.24/927.01 = 253.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.24x = 927.01 × 253.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.24x = 234,793.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,793.73/618.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.78

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