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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.55, 853.78 and 369.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.55, 853.78 and 369.93 is: 510.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.55 : 853.78 = 369.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.55/853.78 = 369.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.55x = 853.78 × 369.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.55x = 315,838.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,838.84/618.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.61

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