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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.61, 852.80 and 382.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.61, 852.80 and 382.42 is: 527.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.61 : 852.80 = 382.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.61/852.80 = 382.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.61x = 852.80 × 382.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.61x = 326,130.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,130.16/618.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.20

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