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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.54, 853.34 and 397.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.54, 853.34 and 397.58 is: 548.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.54 : 853.34 = 397.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.54/853.34 = 397.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.54x = 853.34 × 397.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.54x = 339,270.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,270.92/618.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.50

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