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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.96, 852.48 and 536.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.96, 852.48 and 536.16 is: 738.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.96 : 852.48 = 536.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.96/852.48 = 536.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.96x = 852.48 × 536.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.96x = 457,065.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,065.68/618.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.44

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