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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.54, 925.53 and 386.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.54, 925.53 and 386.37 is: 578.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.54 : 925.53 = 386.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.54/925.53 = 386.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.54x = 925.53 × 386.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.54x = 357,595.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,595.58/618.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.13

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