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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.50, 853.55 and 356.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.50, 853.55 and 356.51 is: 492.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.50 : 853.55 = 356.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.50/853.55 = 356.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.50x = 853.55 × 356.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.50x = 304,299.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,299.11/618.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.00

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