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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.87, 927.78 and 345.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.87, 927.78 and 345.05 is: 517.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.87 : 927.78 = 345.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.87/927.78 = 345.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.87x = 927.78 × 345.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.87x = 320,125.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,125.85/618.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.27

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