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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.63, 853.65 and 369.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.63, 853.65 and 369.96 is: 510.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.63 : 853.65 = 369.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.63/853.65 = 369.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.63x = 853.65 × 369.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.63x = 315,816.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,816.35/618.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.51

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