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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.50, 928.02 and 358.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.50, 928.02 and 358.86 is: 538.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.50 : 928.02 = 358.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.50/928.02 = 358.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.50x = 928.02 × 358.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.50x = 333,029.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,029.26/618.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.45

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