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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.92, 928.86 and 277.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.92, 928.86 and 277.16 is: 415.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.92 : 928.86 = 277.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.92/928.86 = 277.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.92x = 928.86 × 277.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.92x = 257,442.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,442.84/618.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.95

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