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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.74, 853.56 and 382.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.74, 853.56 and 382.50 is: 527.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.74 : 853.56 = 382.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.74/853.56 = 382.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.74x = 853.56 × 382.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.74x = 326,486.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,486.70/618.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.66

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