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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.09, 852.85 and 369.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.09, 852.85 and 369.36 is: 509.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.09 : 852.85 = 369.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.09/852.85 = 369.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.09x = 852.85 × 369.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.09x = 315,010.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,010.18/618.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.65

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