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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.33, 853.31 and 382.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.33, 853.31 and 382.28 is: 527.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.33 : 853.31 = 382.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.33/853.31 = 382.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.33x = 853.31 × 382.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.33x = 326,203.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,203.35/618.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.56

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