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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.32, 926.76 and 252.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.32, 926.76 and 252.92 is: 379.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.32 : 926.76 = 252.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.32/926.76 = 252.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.32x = 926.76 × 252.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.32x = 234,396.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,396.14/618.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.09

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