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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.38, 853.26 and 382.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.38, 853.26 and 382.36 is: 527.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.38 : 853.26 = 382.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.38/853.26 = 382.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.38x = 853.26 × 382.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.38x = 326,252.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,252.49/618.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.59

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