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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.87, 854.30 and 382.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.87, 854.30 and 382.74 is: 528.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.87 : 854.30 = 382.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.87/854.30 = 382.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.87x = 854.30 × 382.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.87x = 326,976.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,976.99/618.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.34

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