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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.74, 927.76 and 253.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.74, 927.76 and 253.78 is: 380.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.74 : 927.76 = 253.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.74/927.76 = 253.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.74x = 927.76 × 253.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.74x = 235,446.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,446.93/618.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.53

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