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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.18, 850.53 and 354.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.18, 850.53 and 354.28 is: 489.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.18 : 850.53 = 354.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.18/850.53 = 354.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.18x = 850.53 × 354.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.18x = 301,325.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,325.77/616.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.02

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