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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.77, 927.73 and 233.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.77, 927.73 and 233.69 is: 350.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.77 : 927.73 = 233.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.77/927.73 = 233.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.77x = 927.73 × 233.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.77x = 216,801.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,801.22/618.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.37

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