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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.42, 853.38 and 369.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.42, 853.38 and 369.78 is: 510.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.42 : 853.38 = 369.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.42/853.38 = 369.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.42x = 853.38 × 369.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.42x = 315,562.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,562.86/618.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.27

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