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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.66, 853.72 and 370.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.66, 853.72 and 370.11 is: 510.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.66 : 853.72 = 370.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.66/853.72 = 370.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.66x = 853.72 × 370.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.66x = 315,971.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,971.52/618.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.74

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