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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.75, 853.94 and 385.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.75, 853.94 and 385.83 is: 532.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.75 : 853.94 = 385.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.75/853.94 = 385.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.75x = 853.94 × 385.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.75x = 329,473.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,473.74/618.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.48

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