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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.05, 852.86 and 356.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.05, 852.86 and 356.06 is: 491.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.05 : 852.86 = 356.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.05/852.86 = 356.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.05x = 852.86 × 356.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.05x = 303,663.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,663.29/618.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.33

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