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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.28, 853.11 and 369.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.28, 853.11 and 369.59 is: 509.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.28 : 853.11 = 369.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.28/853.11 = 369.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.28x = 853.11 × 369.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.28x = 315,296.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,296.66/618.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.96

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