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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.59, 853.56 and 352.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.59, 853.56 and 352.99 is: 487.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.59 : 853.56 = 352.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.59/853.56 = 352.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.59x = 853.56 × 352.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.59x = 301,292.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,292.11/618.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.07

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