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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.12, 853.08 and 369.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.12, 853.08 and 369.54 is: 510.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.12 : 853.08 = 369.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.12/853.08 = 369.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.12x = 853.08 × 369.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.12x = 315,247.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,247.18/618.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.01

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