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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618, 852.84 and 356.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618, 852.84 and 356.18 is: 491.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618 : 852.84 = 356.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618/852.84 = 356.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618x = 852.84 × 356.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618x = 303,764.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,764.55/618
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.53

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