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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.43, 853.26 and 369.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.43, 853.26 and 369.64 is: 510.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.43 : 853.26 = 369.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.43/853.26 = 369.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.43x = 853.26 × 369.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.43x = 315,399.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,399.03/618.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.00

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