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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.18, 853 and 369.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.18, 853 and 369.45 is: 509.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.18 : 853 = 369.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.18/853 = 369.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.18x = 853 × 369.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.18x = 315,140.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,140.85/618.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.79

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