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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.74, 853.86 and 356.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.74, 853.86 and 356.76 is: 492.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.74 : 853.86 = 356.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.74/853.86 = 356.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.74x = 853.86 × 356.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.74x = 304,623.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,623.09/618.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.33

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