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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.50, 928.38 and 253.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.50, 928.38 and 253.50 is: 380.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.50 : 928.38 = 253.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.50/928.38 = 253.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.50x = 928.38 × 253.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.50x = 235,344.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,344.33/618.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.51

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