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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.75, 853.88 and 385.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.75, 853.88 and 385.88 is: 532.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.75 : 853.88 = 385.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.75/853.88 = 385.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.75x = 853.88 × 385.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.75x = 329,489.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,489.02/618.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.51

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