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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.88, 927.63 and 293.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.88, 927.63 and 293.56 is: 440.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.88 : 927.63 = 293.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.88/927.63 = 293.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.88x = 927.63 × 293.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.88x = 272,315.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,315.06/618.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.01

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