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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.67, 928.03 and 253.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.67, 928.03 and 253.21 is: 379.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.67 : 928.03 = 253.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.67/928.03 = 253.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.67x = 928.03 × 253.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.67x = 234,986.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,986.48/618.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.83

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