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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.41, 853.38 and 356.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.41, 853.38 and 356.42 is: 491.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.41 : 853.38 = 356.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.41/853.38 = 356.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.41x = 853.38 × 356.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.41x = 304,163.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,163.83/618.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.85

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