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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.56, 927.24 and 293.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.56, 927.24 and 293.84 is: 440.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.56 : 927.24 = 293.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.56/927.24 = 293.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.56x = 927.24 × 293.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.56x = 272,460.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,460.20/618.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.47

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