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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.10, 852.59 and 382.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.10, 852.59 and 382.12 is: 527.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.10 : 852.59 = 382.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.10/852.59 = 382.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.10x = 852.59 × 382.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.10x = 325,791.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,791.69/618.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.09

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