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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.55, 852.96 and 530.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.55, 852.96 and 530.33 is: 731.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.55 : 852.96 = 530.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.55/852.96 = 530.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.55x = 852.96 × 530.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.55x = 452,347.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,347.22/618.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.30

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