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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.50, 927.69 and 293.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.50, 927.69 and 293.66 is: 440.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.50 : 927.69 = 293.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.50/927.69 = 293.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.50x = 927.69 × 293.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.50x = 272,425.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,425.45/618.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.46

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