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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.82, 927.59 and 267.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.82, 927.59 and 267.65 is: 401.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.82 : 927.59 = 267.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.82/927.59 = 267.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.82x = 927.59 × 267.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.82x = 248,269.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,269.46/618.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.20

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