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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.93, 927.78 and 272.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.93, 927.78 and 272.45 is: 408.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.93 : 927.78 = 272.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.93/927.78 = 272.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.93x = 927.78 × 272.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.93x = 252,773.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,773.66/618.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.40

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