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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.38, 853.36 and 385.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.38, 853.36 and 385.82 is: 532.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.38 : 853.36 = 385.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.38/853.36 = 385.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.38x = 853.36 × 385.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.38x = 329,238.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,238.12/618.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.42

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