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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.71, 853.75 and 369.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.71, 853.75 and 369.98 is: 510.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.71 : 853.75 = 369.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.71/853.75 = 369.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.71x = 853.75 × 369.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.71x = 315,870.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,870.43/618.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.53

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