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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.38, 853.44 and 369.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.38, 853.44 and 369.71 is: 510.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.38 : 853.44 = 369.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.38/853.44 = 369.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.38x = 853.44 × 369.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.38x = 315,521.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,521.04/618.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.24

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