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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.01, 852.87 and 338.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.01, 852.87 and 338.26 is: 466.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.01 : 852.87 = 338.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.01/852.87 = 338.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.01x = 852.87 × 338.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.01x = 288,491.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,491.81/618.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.81

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