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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.86, 928.25 and 253.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.86, 928.25 and 253.55 is: 380.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.86 : 928.25 = 253.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.86/928.25 = 253.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.86x = 928.25 × 253.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.86x = 235,357.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,357.79/618.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.31

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