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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.90, 927.96 and 294.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.90, 927.96 and 294.36 is: 441.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.90 : 927.96 = 294.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.90/927.96 = 294.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.90x = 927.96 × 294.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.90x = 273,154.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,154.31/618.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.35

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