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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.75, 853.88 and 370.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.75, 853.88 and 370.08 is: 510.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.75 : 853.88 = 370.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.75/853.88 = 370.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.75x = 853.88 × 370.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.75x = 316,002.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,002.06/618.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.71

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