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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.72, 853.76 and 370.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.72, 853.76 and 370.01 is: 510.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.72 : 853.76 = 370.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.72/853.76 = 370.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.72x = 853.76 × 370.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.72x = 315,893.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,893.62/618.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.56

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