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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.68, 853.80 and 356.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.68, 853.80 and 356.65 is: 492.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.68 : 853.80 = 356.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.68/853.80 = 356.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.68x = 853.80 × 356.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.68x = 304,507.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,507.77/618.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.19

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