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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.02, 852.76 and 396.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.02, 852.76 and 396.93 is: 547.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.02 : 852.76 = 396.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.02/852.76 = 396.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.02x = 852.76 × 396.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.02x = 338,486.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,486.03/618.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.69

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