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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.77, 927.59 and 253.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.77, 927.59 and 253.86 is: 380.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.77 : 927.59 = 253.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.77/927.59 = 253.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.77x = 927.59 × 253.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.77x = 235,476.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,476.73/618.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.56

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