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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.75, 853.88 and 356.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.75, 853.88 and 356.77 is: 492.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.75 : 853.88 = 356.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.75/853.88 = 356.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.75x = 853.88 × 356.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.75x = 304,638.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,638.05/618.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.34

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