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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.28, 853.23 and 356.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.28, 853.23 and 356.30 is: 491.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.28 : 853.23 = 356.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.28/853.23 = 356.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.28x = 853.23 × 356.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.28x = 304,006.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,006.12/618.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.69

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