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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.10, 852.93 and 382.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.10, 852.93 and 382.39 is: 527.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.10 : 852.93 = 382.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.10/852.93 = 382.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.10x = 852.93 × 382.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.10x = 326,149.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,149.77/618.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.67

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