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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.36, 853.28 and 356.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.36, 853.28 and 356.32 is: 491.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.36 : 853.28 = 356.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.36/853.28 = 356.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.36x = 853.28 × 356.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.36x = 304,040.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,040.73/618.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.69

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