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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.08, 852.78 and 356.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.08, 852.78 and 356.06 is: 491.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.08 : 852.78 = 356.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.08/852.78 = 356.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.08x = 852.78 × 356.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.08x = 303,640.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,640.85/618.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.26

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