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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.74, 927.96 and 253.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.74, 927.96 and 253.63 is: 380.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.74 : 927.96 = 253.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.74/927.96 = 253.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.74x = 927.96 × 253.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.74x = 235,358.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,358.70/618.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.38

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