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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.20, 853.12 and 356.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.20, 853.12 and 356.16 is: 491.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.20 : 853.12 = 356.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.20/853.12 = 356.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.20x = 853.12 × 356.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.20x = 303,847.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,847.22/618.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.50

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