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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.62, 853.56 and 369.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.62, 853.56 and 369.90 is: 510.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.62 : 853.56 = 369.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.62/853.56 = 369.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.62x = 853.56 × 369.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.62x = 315,729.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,729.99/618.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.38

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