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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.28, 853.23 and 369.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.28, 853.23 and 369.62 is: 510.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.28 : 853.23 = 369.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.28/853.23 = 369.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.28x = 853.23 × 369.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.28x = 315,366.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,366.61/618.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.07

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