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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.66, 853.29 and 369.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.66, 853.29 and 369.75 is: 509.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.66 : 853.29 = 369.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.66/853.29 = 369.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.66x = 853.29 × 369.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.66x = 315,503.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,503.98/618.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.98

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