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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.37, 853.32 and 369.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.37, 853.32 and 369.82 is: 510.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.37 : 853.32 = 369.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.37/853.32 = 369.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.37x = 853.32 × 369.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.37x = 315,575.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,575.00/618.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.34

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