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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.90, 928.68 and 272.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.90, 928.68 and 272.22 is: 408.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.90 : 928.68 = 272.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.90/928.68 = 272.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.90x = 928.68 × 272.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.90x = 252,805.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,805.27/618.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.48

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