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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.24, 926.40 and 252.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.24, 926.40 and 252.72 is: 378.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.24 : 926.40 = 252.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.24/926.40 = 252.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.24x = 926.40 × 252.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.24x = 234,119.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,119.81/618.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.69

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