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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.90, 853.83 and 382.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.90, 853.83 and 382.68 is: 527.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.90 : 853.83 = 382.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.90/853.83 = 382.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.90x = 853.83 × 382.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.90x = 326,743.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,743.66/618.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.94

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