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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.01, 852.88 and 369.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.01, 852.88 and 369.30 is: 509.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.01 : 852.88 = 369.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.01/852.88 = 369.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.01x = 852.88 × 369.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.01x = 314,970.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,970.86/618.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.65

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