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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.52, 927.17 and 253.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.52, 927.17 and 253.57 is: 380.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.52 : 927.17 = 253.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.52/927.17 = 253.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.52x = 927.17 × 253.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.52x = 235,102.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,102.50/618.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.10

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