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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.57, 928.11 and 272.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.57, 928.11 and 272.19 is: 408.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.57 : 928.11 = 272.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.57/928.11 = 272.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.57x = 928.11 × 272.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.57x = 252,622.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,622.26/618.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.40

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