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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.35, 853.08 and 369.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.35, 853.08 and 369.58 is: 509.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.35 : 853.08 = 369.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.35/853.08 = 369.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.35x = 853.08 × 369.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.35x = 315,277.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,277.79/618.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.87

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