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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.75, 927.86 and 358.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.75, 927.86 and 358.47 is: 537.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.75 : 927.86 = 358.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.75/927.86 = 358.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.75x = 927.86 × 358.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.75x = 332,608.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,608.18/618.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.55

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