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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.84, 928.35 and 253.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.84, 928.35 and 253.41 is: 380.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.84 : 928.35 = 253.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.84/928.35 = 253.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.84x = 928.35 × 253.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.84x = 235,253.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,253.17/618.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.15

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