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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.42, 927.09 and 253.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.42, 927.09 and 253.14 is: 379.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.42 : 927.09 = 253.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.42/927.09 = 253.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.42x = 927.09 × 253.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.42x = 234,683.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,683.56/618.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.49

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