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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.38, 927.58 and 253.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.38, 927.58 and 253.09 is: 379.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.38 : 927.58 = 253.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.38/927.58 = 253.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.38x = 927.58 × 253.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.38x = 234,761.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,761.22/618.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.64

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