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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.85, 928.03 and 253.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.85, 928.03 and 253.51 is: 380.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.85 : 928.03 = 253.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.85/928.03 = 253.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.85x = 928.03 × 253.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.85x = 235,264.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,264.89/618.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.16

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