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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.60, 927.86 and 376.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.60, 927.86 and 376.68 is: 565.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.60 : 927.86 = 376.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.60/927.86 = 376.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.60x = 927.86 × 376.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.60x = 349,506.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,506.30/618.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.00

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