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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.55, 927.73 and 253.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.55, 927.73 and 253.23 is: 379.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.55 : 927.73 = 253.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.55/927.73 = 253.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.55x = 927.73 × 253.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.55x = 234,929.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,929.07/618.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.81

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