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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.24, 927.96 and 329.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.24, 927.96 and 329.88 is: 495.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.24 : 927.96 = 329.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.24/927.96 = 329.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.24x = 927.96 × 329.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.24x = 306,115.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,115.44/618.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.14

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