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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.16, 853.08 and 338.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.16, 853.08 and 338.41 is: 467.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.16 : 853.08 = 338.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.16/853.08 = 338.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.16x = 853.08 × 338.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.16x = 288,690.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,690.80/618.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.02

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