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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618, 852.44 and 396.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618, 852.44 and 396.60 is: 547.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618 : 852.44 = 396.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618/852.44 = 396.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618x = 852.44 × 396.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618x = 338,075.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,075.72/618
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.05

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