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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.76, 927.06 and 293.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.76, 927.06 and 293.68 is: 440.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.76 : 927.06 = 293.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.76/927.06 = 293.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.76x = 927.06 × 293.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.76x = 272,258.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,258.98/618.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.01

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