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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.25, 853.16 and 369.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.25, 853.16 and 369.44 is: 509.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.25 : 853.16 = 369.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.25/853.16 = 369.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.25x = 853.16 × 369.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.25x = 315,187.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,187.16/618.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.81

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