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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.72, 853.80 and 356.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.72, 853.80 and 356.73 is: 492.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.72 : 853.80 = 356.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.72/853.80 = 356.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.72x = 853.80 × 356.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.72x = 304,576.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,576.07/618.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.27

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