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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.09, 853.05 and 356.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.09, 853.05 and 356.05 is: 491.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.09 : 853.05 = 356.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.09/853.05 = 356.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.09x = 853.05 × 356.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.09x = 303,728.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,728.45/618.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.40

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