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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.30, 853.34 and 397.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.30, 853.34 and 397.31 is: 548.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.30 : 853.34 = 397.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.30/853.34 = 397.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.30x = 853.34 × 397.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.30x = 339,040.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,040.52/618.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.34

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