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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.65, 927.87 and 271.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.65, 927.87 and 271.89 is: 407.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.65 : 927.87 = 271.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.65/927.87 = 271.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.65x = 927.87 × 271.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.65x = 252,278.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,278.57/618.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.79

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