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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.26, 853.23 and 356.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.26, 853.23 and 356.30 is: 491.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.26 : 853.23 = 356.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.26/853.23 = 356.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.26x = 853.23 × 356.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.26x = 304,005.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,005.85/618.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.71

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