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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.40, 853.14 and 382.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.40, 853.14 and 382.18 is: 527.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.40 : 853.14 = 382.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.40/853.14 = 382.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.40x = 853.14 × 382.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.40x = 326,053.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,053.05/618.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.25

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