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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.17, 852.79 and 369.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.17, 852.79 and 369.37 is: 509.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.17 : 852.79 = 369.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.17/852.79 = 369.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.17x = 852.79 × 369.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.17x = 314,988.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,988.93/618.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.55

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