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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.50, 853.62 and 385.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.50, 853.62 and 385.58 is: 532.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.50 : 853.62 = 385.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.50/853.62 = 385.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.50x = 853.62 × 385.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.50x = 329,138.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,138.80/618.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.16

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