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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.74, 853.32 and 382.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.74, 853.32 and 382.65 is: 527.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.74 : 853.32 = 382.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.74/853.32 = 382.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.74x = 853.32 × 382.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.74x = 326,523.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,523.78/618.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.72

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