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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.52, 853.48 and 382.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.52, 853.48 and 382.56 is: 527.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.52 : 853.48 = 382.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.52/853.48 = 382.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.52x = 853.48 × 382.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.52x = 326,507.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,507.31/618.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.88

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