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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.84, 928.18 and 253.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.84, 928.18 and 253.56 is: 380.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.84 : 928.18 = 253.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.84/928.18 = 253.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.84x = 928.18 × 253.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.84x = 235,349.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,349.32/618.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.31

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