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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.56, 927.96 and 253.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.56, 927.96 and 253.37 is: 380.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.56 : 927.96 = 253.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.56/927.96 = 253.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.56x = 927.96 × 253.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.56x = 235,112.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,112.59/618.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.10

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