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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.30, 927.40 and 252.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.30, 927.40 and 252.99 is: 379.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.30 : 927.40 = 252.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.30/927.40 = 252.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.30x = 927.40 × 252.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.30x = 234,622.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,622.93/618.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.46

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