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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.54, 927.28 and 271.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.54, 927.28 and 271.61 is: 407.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.54 : 927.28 = 271.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.54/927.28 = 271.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.54x = 927.28 × 271.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.54x = 251,852.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,852.53/618.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.18

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