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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.30, 852.90 and 369.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.30, 852.90 and 369.54 is: 509.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.30 : 852.90 = 369.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.30/852.90 = 369.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.30x = 852.90 × 369.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.30x = 315,180.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,180.67/618.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.75

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