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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.11, 852.91 and 352.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.11, 852.91 and 352.59 is: 486.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.11 : 852.91 = 352.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.11/852.91 = 352.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.11x = 852.91 × 352.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.11x = 300,723.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,723.46/618.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.52

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