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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.69, 927.99 and 253.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.69, 927.99 and 253.47 is: 380.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.69 : 927.99 = 253.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.69/927.99 = 253.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.69x = 927.99 × 253.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.69x = 235,217.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,217.63/618.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.19

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