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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.24, 853.19 and 369.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.24, 853.19 and 369.70 is: 510.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.24 : 853.19 = 369.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.24/853.19 = 369.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.24x = 853.19 × 369.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.24x = 315,424.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,424.34/618.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.20

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