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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.24, 927.63 and 293.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.24, 927.63 and 293.52 is: 440.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.24 : 927.63 = 293.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.24/927.63 = 293.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.24x = 927.63 × 293.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.24x = 272,277.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,277.96/618.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.41

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