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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.05, 852.76 and 369.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.05, 852.76 and 369.32 is: 509.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.05 : 852.76 = 369.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.05/852.76 = 369.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.05x = 852.76 × 369.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.05x = 314,942.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,942.53/618.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.58

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