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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.41, 927.71 and 293.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.41, 927.71 and 293.60 is: 440.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.41 : 927.71 = 293.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.41/927.71 = 293.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.41x = 927.71 × 293.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.41x = 272,374.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,374.07/618.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.44

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