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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.50, 927.87 and 276.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.50, 927.87 and 276.50 is: 414.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.50 : 927.87 = 276.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.50/927.87 = 276.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.50x = 927.87 × 276.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.50x = 256,556.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,556.06/618.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.80

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