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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.12, 853.20 and 397.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.12, 853.20 and 397.44 is: 548.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.12 : 853.20 = 397.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.12/853.20 = 397.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.12x = 853.20 × 397.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.12x = 339,095.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,095.81/618.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.59

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