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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.54, 853.54 and 356.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.54, 853.54 and 356.50 is: 491.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.54 : 853.54 = 356.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.54/853.54 = 356.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.54x = 853.54 × 356.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.54x = 304,287.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,287.01/618.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.94

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