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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.37, 926.94 and 252.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.37, 926.94 and 252.65 is: 378.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.37 : 926.94 = 252.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.37/926.94 = 252.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.37x = 926.94 × 252.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.37x = 234,194.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,194.66/618.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.73

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