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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.13, 853.03 and 369.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.13, 853.03 and 369.48 is: 509.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.13 : 853.03 = 369.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.13/853.03 = 369.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.13x = 853.03 × 369.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.13x = 315,176.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,176.39/618.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.89

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