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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.36, 853.36 and 342.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.36, 853.36 and 342.36 is: 472.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.36 : 853.36 = 342.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.36/853.36 = 342.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.36x = 853.36 × 342.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.36x = 292,156.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,156.33/618.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.47

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