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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.21, 853.15 and 352.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.21, 853.15 and 352.69 is: 486.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.21 : 853.15 = 352.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.21/853.15 = 352.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.21x = 853.15 × 352.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.21x = 300,900.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,900.49/618.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.73

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