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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.73, 928.08 and 253.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.73, 928.08 and 253.43 is: 380.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.73 : 928.08 = 253.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.73/928.08 = 253.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.73x = 928.08 × 253.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.73x = 235,203.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,203.31/618.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.14

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