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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.32, 853.56 and 385.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.32, 853.56 and 385.76 is: 532.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.32 : 853.56 = 385.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.32/853.56 = 385.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.32x = 853.56 × 385.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.32x = 329,269.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,269.31/618.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.52

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