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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.58, 853.74 and 369.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.58, 853.74 and 369.82 is: 510.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.58 : 853.74 = 369.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.58/853.74 = 369.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.58x = 853.74 × 369.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.58x = 315,730.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,730.13/618.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.41

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