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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.14, 853.08 and 356.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.14, 853.08 and 356.18 is: 491.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.14 : 853.08 = 356.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.14/853.08 = 356.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.14x = 853.08 × 356.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.14x = 303,850.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,850.03/618.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.56

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