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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.84, 854.38 and 386.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.84, 854.38 and 386.28 is: 533.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.84 : 854.38 = 386.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.84/854.38 = 386.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.84x = 854.38 × 386.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.84x = 330,029.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,029.91/618.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.30

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