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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.08, 852.89 and 356.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.08, 852.89 and 356.09 is: 491.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.08 : 852.89 = 356.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.08/852.89 = 356.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.08x = 852.89 × 356.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.08x = 303,699.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,699.56/618.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.36

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