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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.72, 928.45 and 359.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.72, 928.45 and 359.22 is: 539.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.72 : 928.45 = 359.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.72/928.45 = 359.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.72x = 928.45 × 359.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.72x = 333,517.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,517.81/618.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.04

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