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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.62, 853.70 and 366.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.62, 853.70 and 366.55 is: 505.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.62 : 853.70 = 366.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.62/853.70 = 366.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.62x = 853.70 × 366.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.62x = 312,919.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,919.77/618.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.83

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