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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.06, 852.93 and 369.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.06, 852.93 and 369.66 is: 510.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.06 : 852.93 = 369.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.06/852.93 = 369.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.06x = 852.93 × 369.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.06x = 315,294.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,294.10/618.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.14

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