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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.65, 853.62 and 370.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.65, 853.62 and 370.07 is: 510.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.65 : 853.62 = 370.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.65/853.62 = 370.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.65x = 853.62 × 370.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.65x = 315,894.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,894.89/618.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.62

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