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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.26, 853.00 and 385.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.26, 853.00 and 385.52 is: 531.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.26 : 853.00 = 385.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.26/853.00 = 385.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.26x = 853.00 × 385.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.26x = 328,843.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,843.33/618.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.89

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