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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618, 852.60 and 394.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618, 852.60 and 394.02 is: 543.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618 : 852.60 = 394.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618/852.60 = 394.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618x = 852.60 × 394.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618x = 335,941.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,941.45/618
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.59

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