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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.28, 853.28 and 352.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.28, 853.28 and 352.81 is: 486.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.28 : 853.28 = 352.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.28/853.28 = 352.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.28x = 853.28 × 352.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.28x = 301,045.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,045.72/618.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.91

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