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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.88, 853.98 and 356.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.88, 853.98 and 356.86 is: 492.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.88 : 853.98 = 356.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.88/853.98 = 356.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.88x = 853.98 × 356.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.88x = 304,751.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,751.30/618.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.42

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