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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.94, 853.96 and 353.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.94, 853.96 and 353.38 is: 487.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.94 : 853.96 = 353.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.94/853.96 = 353.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.94x = 853.96 × 353.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.94x = 301,767.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,767.23/618.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.55

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