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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.76, 928.52 and 253.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.76, 928.52 and 253.55 is: 380.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.76 : 928.52 = 253.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.76/928.52 = 253.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.76x = 928.52 × 253.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.76x = 235,426.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,426.25/618.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.48

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