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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.55, 927.21 and 294.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.55, 927.21 and 294.14 is: 440.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.55 : 927.21 = 294.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.55/927.21 = 294.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.55x = 927.21 × 294.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.55x = 272,732.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,732.97/618.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.92

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