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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.30, 853.35 and 356.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.30, 853.35 and 356.37 is: 491.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.30 : 853.35 = 356.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.30/853.35 = 356.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.30x = 853.35 × 356.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.30x = 304,108.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,108.34/618.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.85

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