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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.35, 927.51 and 253.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.35, 927.51 and 253.16 is: 379.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.35 : 927.51 = 253.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.35/927.51 = 253.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.35x = 927.51 × 253.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.35x = 234,808.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,808.43/618.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.73

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