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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.40, 852.78 and 369.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.40, 852.78 and 369.76 is: 509.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.40 : 852.78 = 369.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.40/852.78 = 369.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.40x = 852.78 × 369.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.40x = 315,323.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,323.93/618.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.90

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