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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.74, 928.26 and 253.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.74, 928.26 and 253.73 is: 380.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.74 : 928.26 = 253.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.74/928.26 = 253.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.74x = 928.26 × 253.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.74x = 235,529.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,529.73/618.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.66

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