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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.98, 927.99 and 253.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.98, 927.99 and 253.58 is: 380.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.98 : 927.99 = 253.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.98/927.99 = 253.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.98x = 927.99 × 253.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.98x = 235,319.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,319.70/618.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.17

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