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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.72, 853.92 and 385.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.72, 853.92 and 385.92 is: 532.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.72 : 853.92 = 385.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.72/853.92 = 385.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.72x = 853.92 × 385.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.72x = 329,544.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,544.81/618.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.62

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