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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.36, 853.74 and 502.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.36, 853.74 and 502.20 is: 693.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.36 : 853.74 = 502.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.36/853.74 = 502.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.36x = 853.74 × 502.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.36x = 428,748.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,748.23/618.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.36

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