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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.59, 853.82 and 356.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.59, 853.82 and 356.77 is: 492.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.59 : 853.82 = 356.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.59/853.82 = 356.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.59x = 853.82 × 356.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.59x = 304,611.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,611.31/618.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.43

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