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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.31, 927.53 and 503.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.31, 927.53 and 503.73 is: 755.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.31 : 927.53 = 503.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.31/927.53 = 503.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.31x = 927.53 × 503.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.31x = 467,225.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,225.95/618.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.65

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