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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.29, 853.24 and 397.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.29, 853.24 and 397.37 is: 548.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.29 : 853.24 = 397.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.29/853.24 = 397.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.29x = 853.24 × 397.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.29x = 339,051.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,051.98/618.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.37

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