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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.26, 852.84 and 382.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.26, 852.84 and 382.14 is: 527.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.26 : 852.84 = 382.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.26/852.84 = 382.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.26x = 852.84 × 382.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.26x = 325,904.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,904.28/618.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.14

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