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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.66, 928.67 and 358.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.66, 928.67 and 358.62 is: 538.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.66 : 928.67 = 358.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.66/928.67 = 358.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.66x = 928.67 × 358.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.66x = 333,039.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,039.64/618.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.32

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