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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.56, 853.50 and 369.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.56, 853.50 and 369.86 is: 510.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.56 : 853.50 = 369.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.56/853.50 = 369.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.56x = 853.50 × 369.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.56x = 315,675.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,675.51/618.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.34

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