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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.24, 853.25 and 356.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.24, 853.25 and 356.25 is: 491.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.24 : 853.25 = 356.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.24/853.25 = 356.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.24x = 853.25 × 356.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.24x = 303,971.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,971.73/618.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.68

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