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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.41, 927.81 and 272.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.41, 927.81 and 272.04 is: 408.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.41 : 927.81 = 272.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.41/927.81 = 272.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.41x = 927.81 × 272.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.41x = 252,397.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,397.95/618.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.14

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