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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.08, 852.80 and 342.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.08, 852.80 and 342.08 is: 471.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.08 : 852.80 = 342.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.08/852.80 = 342.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.08x = 852.80 × 342.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.08x = 291,725.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,725.82/618.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.99

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