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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.36, 853.41 and 356.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.36, 853.41 and 356.40 is: 491.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.36 : 853.41 = 356.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.36/853.41 = 356.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.36x = 853.41 × 356.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.36x = 304,155.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,155.32/618.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.87

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