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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.73, 927.18 and 503.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.73, 927.18 and 503.38 is: 754.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.73 : 927.18 = 503.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.73/927.18 = 503.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.73x = 927.18 × 503.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.73x = 466,723.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,723.87/618.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.33

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