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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.81, 928.21 and 362.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.81, 928.21 and 362.13 is: 543.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.81 : 928.21 = 362.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.81/928.21 = 362.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.81x = 928.21 × 362.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.81x = 336,128.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,128.05/618.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.19

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