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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.33, 852.87 and 356.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.33, 852.87 and 356.34 is: 491.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.33 : 852.87 = 356.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.33/852.87 = 356.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.33x = 852.87 × 356.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.33x = 303,911.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,911.70/618.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.50

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