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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.17, 852.95 and 369.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.17, 852.95 and 369.41 is: 509.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.17 : 852.95 = 369.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.17/852.95 = 369.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.17x = 852.95 × 369.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.17x = 315,084.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,084.92/618.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.70

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