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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.03, 852.77 and 381.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.03, 852.77 and 381.98 is: 527.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.03 : 852.77 = 381.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.03/852.77 = 381.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.03x = 852.77 × 381.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.03x = 325,734.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,734.91/618.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.05

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