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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.15, 853.02 and 352.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.15, 853.02 and 352.58 is: 486.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.15 : 853.02 = 352.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.15/853.02 = 352.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.15x = 853.02 × 352.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.15x = 300,753.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,753.53/618.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.54

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