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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.83, 928.22 and 253.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.83, 928.22 and 253.53 is: 380.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.83 : 928.22 = 253.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.83/928.22 = 253.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.83x = 928.22 × 253.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.83x = 235,331.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,331.62/618.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.28

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