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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.12, 852.76 and 397

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.12, 852.76 and 397 is: 547.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.12 : 852.76 = 397 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.12/852.76 = 397/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.12x = 852.76 × 397
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.12x = 338,545.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,545.72/618.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.70

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