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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.67, 928.14 and 271.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.67, 928.14 and 271.93 is: 407.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.67 : 928.14 = 271.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.67/928.14 = 271.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.67x = 928.14 × 271.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.67x = 252,389.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,389.11/618.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.95

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