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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.63, 853.58 and 356.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.63, 853.58 and 356.60 is: 492.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.63 : 853.58 = 356.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.63/853.58 = 356.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.63x = 853.58 × 356.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.63x = 304,380.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,380.58/618.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.02

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