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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.44, 927.63 and 253.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.44, 927.63 and 253.13 is: 379.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.44 : 927.63 = 253.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.44/927.63 = 253.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.44x = 927.63 × 253.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.44x = 234,806.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,806.34/618.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.68

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