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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.56, 853.60 and 342.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.56, 853.60 and 342.56 is: 472.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.56 : 853.60 = 342.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.56/853.60 = 342.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.56x = 853.60 × 342.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.56x = 292,409.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,409.22/618.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.73

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