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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618, 853 and 369.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618, 853 and 369.36 is: 509.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618 : 853 = 369.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618/853 = 369.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618x = 853 × 369.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618x = 315,064.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,064.08/618
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.81

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