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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.78, 854.09 and 382.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.78, 854.09 and 382.94 is: 528.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.78 : 854.09 = 382.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.78/854.09 = 382.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.78x = 854.09 × 382.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.78x = 327,059.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,059.04/618.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.55

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