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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.27, 853.09 and 356.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.27, 853.09 and 356.23 is: 491.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.27 : 853.09 = 356.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.27/853.09 = 356.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.27x = 853.09 × 356.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.27x = 303,896.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,896.25/618.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.53

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