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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.44, 927.58 and 271.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.44, 927.58 and 271.64 is: 407.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.44 : 927.58 = 271.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.44/927.58 = 271.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.44x = 927.58 × 271.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.44x = 251,967.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,967.83/618.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.42

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