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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.90, 854.10 and 356.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.90, 854.10 and 356.88 is: 492.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.90 : 854.10 = 356.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.90/854.10 = 356.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.90x = 854.10 × 356.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.90x = 304,811.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,811.21/618.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.50

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