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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.35, 853.72 and 382.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.35, 853.72 and 382.59 is: 528.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.35 : 853.72 = 382.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.35/853.72 = 382.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.35x = 853.72 × 382.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.35x = 326,623.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,623.78/618.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.22

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