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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.71, 853.62 and 369.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.71, 853.62 and 369.97 is: 510.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.71 : 853.62 = 369.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.71/853.62 = 369.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.71x = 853.62 × 369.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.71x = 315,811.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,811.66/618.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.43

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