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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.40, 853.97 and 397.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.40, 853.97 and 397.74 is: 549.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.40 : 853.97 = 397.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.40/853.97 = 397.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.40x = 853.97 × 397.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.40x = 339,653.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,653.15/618.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.24

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