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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.27, 853.20 and 338.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.27, 853.20 and 338.51 is: 467.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.27 : 853.20 = 338.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.27/853.20 = 338.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.27x = 853.20 × 338.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.27x = 288,814.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,814.07/618.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.13

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