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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.52, 927.93 and 253.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.52, 927.93 and 253.48 is: 380.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.52 : 927.93 = 253.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.52/927.93 = 253.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.52x = 927.93 × 253.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.52x = 235,211.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,211.70/618.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.28

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