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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.19, 852.69 and 397.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.19, 852.69 and 397.41 is: 548.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.19 : 852.69 = 397.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.19/852.69 = 397.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.19x = 852.69 × 397.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.19x = 338,867.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,867.53/618.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.16

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