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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.21, 853.07 and 369.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.21, 853.07 and 369.48 is: 509.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.21 : 853.07 = 369.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.21/853.07 = 369.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.21x = 853.07 × 369.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.21x = 315,186.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,186.19/618.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.84

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