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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.50, 853.54 and 356.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.50, 853.54 and 356.52 is: 492.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.50 : 853.54 = 356.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.50/853.54 = 356.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.50x = 853.54 × 356.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.50x = 304,304.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,304.08/618.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.00

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