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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618, 852.76 and 356.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618, 852.76 and 356.08 is: 491.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618 : 852.76 = 356.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618/852.76 = 356.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618x = 852.76 × 356.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618x = 303,650.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,650.78/618
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.34

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