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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.35, 927.63 and 371.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.35, 927.63 and 371.76 is: 557.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.35 : 927.63 = 371.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.35/927.63 = 371.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.35x = 927.63 × 371.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.35x = 344,855.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,855.73/618.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.71

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