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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.06, 852.93 and 385.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.06, 852.93 and 385.32 is: 531.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.06 : 852.93 = 385.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.06/852.93 = 385.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.06x = 852.93 × 385.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.06x = 328,650.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,650.99/618.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.75

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