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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.38, 853.39 and 342.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.38, 853.39 and 342.38 is: 472.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.38 : 853.39 = 342.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.38/853.39 = 342.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.38x = 853.39 × 342.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.38x = 292,178.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,178.55/618.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.49

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