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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.33, 853.01 and 397.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.33, 853.01 and 397.20 is: 547.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.33 : 853.01 = 397.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.33/853.01 = 397.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.33x = 853.01 × 397.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.33x = 338,815.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,815.57/618.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.95

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