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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.88, 854.06 and 356.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.88, 854.06 and 356.88 is: 492.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.88 : 854.06 = 356.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.88/854.06 = 356.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.88x = 854.06 × 356.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.88x = 304,796.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,796.93/618.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.50

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