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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.26, 927.48 and 293.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.26, 927.48 and 293.45 is: 440.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.26 : 927.48 = 293.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.26/927.48 = 293.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.26x = 927.48 × 293.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.26x = 272,164.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,164.37/618.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.21

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