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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.52, 853.56 and 369.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.52, 853.56 and 369.95 is: 510.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.52 : 853.56 = 369.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.52/853.56 = 369.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.52x = 853.56 × 369.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.52x = 315,776.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,776.66/618.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.54

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