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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.48, 927.18 and 252.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.48, 927.18 and 252.90 is: 379.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.48 : 927.18 = 252.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.48/927.18 = 252.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.48x = 927.18 × 252.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.48x = 234,483.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,483.82/618.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.13

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