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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.10, 852.73 and 397.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.10, 852.73 and 397.02 is: 547.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.10 : 852.73 = 397.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.10/852.73 = 397.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.10x = 852.73 × 397.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.10x = 338,550.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,550.86/618.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.73

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