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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.39, 927.27 and 271.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.39, 927.27 and 271.71 is: 407.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.39 : 927.27 = 271.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.39/927.27 = 271.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.39x = 927.27 × 271.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.39x = 251,948.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,948.53/618.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.43

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