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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.13, 852.88 and 369.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.13, 852.88 and 369.40 is: 509.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.13 : 852.88 = 369.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.13/852.88 = 369.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.13x = 852.88 × 369.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.13x = 315,053.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,053.87/618.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.69

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