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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.19, 853.12 and 369.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.19, 853.12 and 369.47 is: 509.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.19 : 853.12 = 369.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.19/853.12 = 369.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.19x = 853.12 × 369.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.19x = 315,197.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,197.98/618.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.87

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