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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.58, 853.50 and 356.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.58, 853.50 and 356.54 is: 491.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.58 : 853.50 = 356.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.58/853.50 = 356.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.58x = 853.50 × 356.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.58x = 304,306.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,306.89/618.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.94

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