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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.96, 853.28 and 382.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.96, 853.28 and 382.76 is: 527.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.96 : 853.28 = 382.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.96/853.28 = 382.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.96x = 853.28 × 382.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.96x = 326,601.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,601.45/618.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.66

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