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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.85, 854.09 and 356.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.85, 854.09 and 356.88 is: 492.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.85 : 854.09 = 356.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.85/854.09 = 356.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.85x = 854.09 × 356.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.85x = 304,807.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,807.64/618.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.54

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