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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.72, 853.37 and 394.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.72, 853.37 and 394.72 is: 544.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.72 : 853.37 = 394.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.72/853.37 = 394.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.72x = 853.37 × 394.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.72x = 336,844.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,844.38/618.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.42

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