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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.75, 928.75 and 272.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.75, 928.75 and 272.24 is: 408.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.75 : 928.75 = 272.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.75/928.75 = 272.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.75x = 928.75 × 272.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.75x = 252,841.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,841.57/618.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.63

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