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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.52, 853.76 and 356.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.52, 853.76 and 356.71 is: 492.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.52 : 853.76 = 356.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.52/853.76 = 356.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.52x = 853.76 × 356.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.52x = 304,544.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,544.73/618.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.38

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