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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.36, 853.20 and 369.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.36, 853.20 and 369.60 is: 509.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.36 : 853.20 = 369.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.36/853.20 = 369.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.36x = 853.20 × 369.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.36x = 315,342.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,342.72/618.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.97

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