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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.72, 926.52 and 294.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.72, 926.52 and 294.12 is: 440.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.72 : 926.52 = 294.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.72/926.52 = 294.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.72x = 926.52 × 294.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.72x = 272,508.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,508.06/618.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.44

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