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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.34, 927.24 and 252.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.34, 927.24 and 252.88 is: 379.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.34 : 927.24 = 252.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.34/927.24 = 252.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.34x = 927.24 × 252.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.34x = 234,480.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,480.45/618.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.21

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