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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.66, 928.41 and 253.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.66, 928.41 and 253.52 is: 380.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.66 : 928.41 = 253.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.66/928.41 = 253.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.66x = 928.41 × 253.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.66x = 235,365.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,365.86/618.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.44

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