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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.36, 927.60 and 253.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.36, 927.60 and 253.32 is: 380.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.36 : 927.60 = 253.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.36/927.60 = 253.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.36x = 927.60 × 253.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.36x = 234,979.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,979.63/618.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.00

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