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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.02, 852.74 and 369.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.02, 852.74 and 369.45 is: 509.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.02 : 852.74 = 369.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.02/852.74 = 369.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.02x = 852.74 × 369.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.02x = 315,044.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,044.79/618.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.76

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