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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.03, 852.12 and 501.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.03, 852.12 and 501.39 is: 691.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.03 : 852.12 = 501.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.03/852.12 = 501.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.03x = 852.12 × 501.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.03x = 427,244.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,244.45/618.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.30

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