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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.96, 853.77 and 383.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.96, 853.77 and 383.04 is: 528.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.96 : 853.77 = 383.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.96/853.77 = 383.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.96x = 853.77 × 383.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.96x = 327,028.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,028.06/618.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.35

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