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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.30, 926.76 and 271.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.30, 926.76 and 271.93 is: 407.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.30 : 926.76 = 271.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.30/926.76 = 271.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.30x = 926.76 × 271.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.30x = 252,013.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,013.85/618.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.59

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