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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.72, 853.96 and 356.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.72, 853.96 and 356.88 is: 492.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.72 : 853.96 = 356.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.72/853.96 = 356.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.72x = 853.96 × 356.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.72x = 304,761.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,761.24/618.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.57

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