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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.81, 853.50 and 382.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.81, 853.50 and 382.44 is: 527.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.81 : 853.50 = 382.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.81/853.50 = 382.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.81x = 853.50 × 382.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.81x = 326,412.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,412.54/618.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.48

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