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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.98, 928.53 and 253.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.98, 928.53 and 253.57 is: 380.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.98 : 928.53 = 253.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.98/928.53 = 253.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.98x = 928.53 × 253.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.98x = 235,447.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,447.35/618.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.38

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