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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.75, 927.61 and 253.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.75, 927.61 and 253.80 is: 380.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.75 : 927.61 = 253.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.75/927.61 = 253.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.75x = 927.61 × 253.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.75x = 235,426.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,426.78/618.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.49

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