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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.02, 852.72 and 397.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.02, 852.72 and 397.29 is: 548.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.02 : 852.72 = 397.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.02/852.72 = 397.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.02x = 852.72 × 397.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.02x = 338,777.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,777.13/618.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.17

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