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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.87, 853.77 and 394.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.87, 853.77 and 394.74 is: 544.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.87 : 853.77 = 394.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.87/853.77 = 394.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.87x = 853.77 × 394.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.87x = 337,017.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,017.17/618.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.57

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