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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.42, 928.54 and 253.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.42, 928.54 and 253.92 is: 381.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.42 : 928.54 = 253.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.42/928.54 = 253.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.42x = 928.54 × 253.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.42x = 235,774.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,774.24/618.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.25

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