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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.38, 853.16 and 369.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.38, 853.16 and 369.75 is: 510.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.38 : 853.16 = 369.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.38/853.16 = 369.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.38x = 853.16 × 369.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.38x = 315,454.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,454.06/618.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.13

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