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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.13, 853 and 356.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.13, 853 and 356.13 is: 491.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.13 : 853 = 356.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.13/853 = 356.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.13x = 853 × 356.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.13x = 303,778.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,778.89/618.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.45

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