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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.03, 852.87 and 338.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.03, 852.87 and 338.27 is: 466.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.03 : 852.87 = 338.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.03/852.87 = 338.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.03x = 852.87 × 338.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.03x = 288,497.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,497.34/618.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.80

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