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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.20, 852.68 and 369.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.20, 852.68 and 369.33 is: 509.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.20 : 852.68 = 369.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.20/852.68 = 369.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.20x = 852.68 × 369.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.20x = 314,920.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,920.30/618.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.41

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