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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.36, 926.52 and 292.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.36, 926.52 and 292.92 is: 438.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.36 : 926.52 = 292.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.36/926.52 = 292.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.36x = 926.52 × 292.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.36x = 271,396.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,396.24/618.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.90

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