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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.43, 927.04 and 271.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.43, 927.04 and 271.95 is: 407.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.43 : 927.04 = 271.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.43/927.04 = 271.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.43x = 927.04 × 271.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.43x = 252,107.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,107.17/618.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.66

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