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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.17, 853.44 and 369.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.17, 853.44 and 369.57 is: 510.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.17 : 853.44 = 369.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.17/853.44 = 369.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.17x = 853.44 × 369.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.17x = 315,405.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,405.77/618.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.23

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