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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.95, 853.80 and 356.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.95, 853.80 and 356.92 is: 492.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.95 : 853.80 = 356.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.95/853.80 = 356.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.95x = 853.80 × 356.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.95x = 304,738.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,738.30/618.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.35

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