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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.94, 854.04 and 356.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.94, 854.04 and 356.92 is: 492.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.94 : 854.04 = 356.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.94/854.04 = 356.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.94x = 854.04 × 356.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.94x = 304,823.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,823.96/618.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.49

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