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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.96, 854.28 and 386.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.96, 854.28 and 386.32 is: 533.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.96 : 854.28 = 386.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.96/854.28 = 386.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.96x = 854.28 × 386.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.96x = 330,025.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,025.45/618.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.19

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