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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.44, 853.23 and 369.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.44, 853.23 and 369.80 is: 510.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.44 : 853.23 = 369.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.44/853.23 = 369.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.44x = 853.23 × 369.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.44x = 315,524.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,524.45/618.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.19

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