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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.62, 927.57 and 253.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.62, 927.57 and 253.65 is: 380.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.62 : 927.57 = 253.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.62/927.57 = 253.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.62x = 927.57 × 253.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.62x = 235,282.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,282.56/618.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.34

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