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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.92, 927.77 and 355.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.92, 927.77 and 355.72 is: 533.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.92 : 927.77 = 355.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.92/927.77 = 355.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.92x = 927.77 × 355.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.92x = 330,026.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,026.34/618.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.23

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