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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.36, 853.30 and 369.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.36, 853.30 and 369.68 is: 510.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.36 : 853.30 = 369.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.36/853.30 = 369.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.36x = 853.30 × 369.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.36x = 315,447.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,447.94/618.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.14

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