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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.37, 927.99 and 358.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.37, 927.99 and 358.36 is: 537.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.37 : 927.99 = 358.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.37/927.99 = 358.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.37x = 927.99 × 358.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.37x = 332,552.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,552.18/618.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.79

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