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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.45, 928.07 and 358.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.45, 928.07 and 358.97 is: 538.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.45 : 928.07 = 358.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.45/928.07 = 358.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.45x = 928.07 × 358.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.45x = 333,142.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,142.85/618.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.67

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