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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.09, 852.76 and 385.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.09, 852.76 and 385.20 is: 531.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.09 : 852.76 = 385.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.09/852.76 = 385.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.09x = 852.76 × 385.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.09x = 328,483.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,483.15/618.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.45

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