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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.50, 928.21 and 293.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.50, 928.21 and 293.87 is: 441.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.50 : 928.21 = 293.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.50/928.21 = 293.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.50x = 928.21 × 293.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.50x = 272,773.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,773.07/618.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.02

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