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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.72, 927.80 and 253.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.72, 927.80 and 253.20 is: 379.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.72 : 927.80 = 253.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.72/927.80 = 253.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.72x = 927.80 × 253.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.72x = 234,918.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,918.96/618.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.69

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