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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.66, 927.18 and 329.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.66, 927.18 and 329.76 is: 494.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.66 : 927.18 = 329.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.66/927.18 = 329.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.66x = 927.18 × 329.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.66x = 305,746.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,746.88/618.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.21

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