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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.99, 854.28 and 357.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.99, 854.28 and 357.00 is: 492.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.99 : 854.28 = 357.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.99/854.28 = 357.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.99x = 854.28 × 357.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.99x = 304,981.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,981.16/618.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.71

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