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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.02, 852.75 and 369.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.02, 852.75 and 369.29 is: 509.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.02 : 852.75 = 369.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.02/852.75 = 369.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.02x = 852.75 × 369.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.02x = 314,912.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,912.05/618.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.55

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