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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.15, 853.05 and 369.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.15, 853.05 and 369.61 is: 510.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.15 : 853.05 = 369.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.15/853.05 = 369.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.15x = 853.05 × 369.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.15x = 315,295.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,295.81/618.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.06

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