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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.19, 853.18 and 352.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.19, 853.18 and 352.73 is: 486.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.19 : 853.18 = 352.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.19/853.18 = 352.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.19x = 853.18 × 352.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.19x = 300,942.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,942.18/618.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.81

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