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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.73, 853.20 and 397.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.73, 853.20 and 397.50 is: 548.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.73 : 853.20 = 397.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.73/853.20 = 397.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.73x = 853.20 × 397.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.73x = 339,147
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,147/618.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.13

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