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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.59, 853.58 and 369.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.59, 853.58 and 369.85 is: 510.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.59 : 853.58 = 369.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.59/853.58 = 369.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.59x = 853.58 × 369.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.59x = 315,696.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,696.56/618.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.35

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