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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.08, 853.05 and 369.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.08, 853.05 and 369.32 is: 509.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.08 : 853.05 = 369.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.08/853.05 = 369.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.08x = 853.05 × 369.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.08x = 315,048.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,048.43/618.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.72

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