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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.78, 929.01 and 359.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.78, 929.01 and 359.04 is: 539.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.78 : 929.01 = 359.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.78/929.01 = 359.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.78x = 929.01 × 359.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.78x = 333,551.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,551.75/618.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.05

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