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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.50, 926.96 and 252.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.50, 926.96 and 252.87 is: 378.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.50 : 926.96 = 252.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.50/926.96 = 252.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.50x = 926.96 × 252.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.50x = 234,399.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,399.11/618.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.98

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