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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.46, 853.46 and 369.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.46, 853.46 and 369.78 is: 510.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.46 : 853.46 = 369.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.46/853.46 = 369.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.46x = 853.46 × 369.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.46x = 315,590.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,590.59/618.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.29

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