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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.77, 928.15 and 253.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.77, 928.15 and 253.56 is: 380.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.77 : 928.15 = 253.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.77/928.15 = 253.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.77x = 928.15 × 253.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.77x = 235,339.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,339.71/618.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.33

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