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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.13, 852.82 and 385.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.13, 852.82 and 385.39 is: 531.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.13 : 852.82 = 385.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.13/852.82 = 385.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.13x = 852.82 × 385.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.13x = 328,668.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,668.30/618.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.71

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