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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.61, 853.60 and 369.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.61, 853.60 and 369.88 is: 510.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.61 : 853.60 = 369.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.61/853.60 = 369.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.61x = 853.60 × 369.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.61x = 315,728.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,728.92/618.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.38

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