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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.72, 854.02 and 370.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.72, 854.02 and 370.12 is: 510.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.72 : 854.02 = 370.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.72/854.02 = 370.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.72x = 854.02 × 370.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.72x = 316,089.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,089.88/618.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.88

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