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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.98, 928.45 and 253.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.98, 928.45 and 253.49 is: 380.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.98 : 928.45 = 253.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.98/928.45 = 253.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.98x = 928.45 × 253.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.98x = 235,352.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,352.37/618.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.23

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