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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.33, 853.30 and 338.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.33, 853.30 and 338.57 is: 467.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.33 : 853.30 = 338.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.33/853.30 = 338.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.33x = 853.30 × 338.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.33x = 288,895.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,895.82/618.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.22

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