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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.04, 852.87 and 356.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.04, 852.87 and 356.07 is: 491.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.04 : 852.87 = 356.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.04/852.87 = 356.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.04x = 852.87 × 356.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.04x = 303,681.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,681.42/618.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.36

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