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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.46, 927.68 and 253.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.46, 927.68 and 253.24 is: 379.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.46 : 927.68 = 253.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.46/927.68 = 253.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.46x = 927.68 × 253.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.46x = 234,927.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,927.69/618.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.86

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