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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.76, 928.02 and 233.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.76, 928.02 and 233.74 is: 350.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.76 : 928.02 = 233.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.76/928.02 = 233.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.76x = 928.02 × 233.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.76x = 216,915.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,915.39/618.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.56

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