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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.66, 928.14 and 253.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.66, 928.14 and 253.71 is: 380.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.66 : 928.14 = 253.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.66/928.14 = 253.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.66x = 928.14 × 253.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.66x = 235,478.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,478.40/618.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.63

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