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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.78, 928.37 and 253.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.78, 928.37 and 253.37 is: 380.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.78 : 928.37 = 253.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.78/928.37 = 253.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.78x = 928.37 × 253.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.78x = 235,221.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,221.11/618.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.14

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