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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.92, 853.73 and 382.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.92, 853.73 and 382.94 is: 528.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.92 : 853.73 = 382.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.92/853.73 = 382.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.92x = 853.73 × 382.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.92x = 326,931.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,931.70/618.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.23

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