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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.26, 927.60 and 329.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.26, 927.60 and 329.50 is: 494.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.26 : 927.60 = 329.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.26/927.60 = 329.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.26x = 927.60 × 329.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.26x = 305,644.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,644.20/618.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.36

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