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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.54, 928.54 and 253.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.54, 928.54 and 253.62 is: 380.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.54 : 928.54 = 253.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.54/928.54 = 253.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.54x = 928.54 × 253.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.54x = 235,496.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,496.31/618.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.73

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