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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.14, 853.19 and 356.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.14, 853.19 and 356.17 is: 491.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.14 : 853.19 = 356.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.14/853.19 = 356.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.14x = 853.19 × 356.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.14x = 303,880.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,880.68/618.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.60

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