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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.55, 926.61 and 357.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.55, 926.61 and 357.91 is: 536.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.55 : 926.61 = 357.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.55/926.61 = 357.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.55x = 926.61 × 357.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.55x = 331,641.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,641.94/618.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.16

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