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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.37, 927.65 and 253.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.37, 927.65 and 253.06 is: 379.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.37 : 927.65 = 253.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.37/927.65 = 253.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.37x = 927.65 × 253.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.37x = 234,749.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,749.42/618.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.63

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