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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.50, 853.38 and 397.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.50, 853.38 and 397.74 is: 548.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.50 : 853.38 = 397.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.50/853.38 = 397.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.50x = 853.38 × 397.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.50x = 339,423.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,423.36/618.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.78

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