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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.38, 853.65 and 352.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.38, 853.65 and 352.86 is: 487.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.38 : 853.65 = 352.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.38/853.65 = 352.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.38x = 853.65 × 352.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.38x = 301,218.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,218.94/618.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.11

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