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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.30, 927.42 and 253.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.30, 927.42 and 253.08 is: 379.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.30 : 927.42 = 253.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.30/927.42 = 253.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.30x = 927.42 × 253.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.30x = 234,711.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,711.45/618.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.61

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