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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.76, 854.16 and 394.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.76, 854.16 and 394.99 is: 545.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.76 : 854.16 = 394.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.76/854.16 = 394.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.76x = 854.16 × 394.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.76x = 337,384.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,384.66/618.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.26

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