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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.18, 852.63 and 396.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.18, 852.63 and 396.66 is: 547.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.18 : 852.63 = 396.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.18/852.63 = 396.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.18x = 852.63 × 396.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.18x = 338,204.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,204.22/618.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.10

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