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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618, 852.84 and 369.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618, 852.84 and 369.33 is: 509.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618 : 852.84 = 369.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618/852.84 = 369.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618x = 852.84 × 369.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618x = 314,979.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,979.40/618
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.68

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