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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.18, 853.08 and 338.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.18, 853.08 and 338.40 is: 466.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.18 : 853.08 = 338.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.18/853.08 = 338.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.18x = 853.08 × 338.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.18x = 288,682.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,682.27/618.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.99

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