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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.12, 853.20 and 385.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.12, 853.20 and 385.38 is: 531.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.12 : 853.20 = 385.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.12/853.20 = 385.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.12x = 853.20 × 385.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.12x = 328,806.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,806.22/618.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.95

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