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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.62, 927.72 and 233.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.62, 927.72 and 233.78 is: 350.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.62 : 927.72 = 233.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.62/927.72 = 233.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.62x = 927.72 × 233.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.62x = 216,882.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,882.38/618.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.59

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