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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.04, 852.92 and 356.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.04, 852.92 and 356.05 is: 491.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.04 : 852.92 = 356.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.04/852.92 = 356.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.04x = 852.92 × 356.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.04x = 303,680.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,680.39/618.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.36

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