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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.41, 927.89 and 253.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.41, 927.89 and 253.46 is: 380.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.41 : 927.89 = 253.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.41/927.89 = 253.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.41x = 927.89 × 253.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.41x = 235,177.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,177.09/618.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.30

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