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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.86, 853.89 and 356.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.86, 853.89 and 356.78 is: 492.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.86 : 853.89 = 356.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.86/853.89 = 356.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.86x = 853.89 × 356.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.86x = 304,650.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,650.87/618.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.28

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