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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.72, 853.32 and 382.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.72, 853.32 and 382.56 is: 527.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.72 : 853.32 = 382.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.72/853.32 = 382.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.72x = 853.32 × 382.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.72x = 326,446.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,446.10/618.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.62

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