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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.53, 853.49 and 356.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.53, 853.49 and 356.56 is: 492.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.53 : 853.49 = 356.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.53/853.49 = 356.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.53x = 853.49 × 356.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.53x = 304,319.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,319.15/618.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.01

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