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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.01, 852.67 and 396.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.01, 852.67 and 396.56 is: 547.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.01 : 852.67 = 396.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.01/852.67 = 396.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.01x = 852.67 × 396.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.01x = 338,134.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,134.82/618.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.13

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