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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.80, 853.86 and 370.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.80, 853.86 and 370.10 is: 510.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.80 : 853.86 = 370.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.80/853.86 = 370.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.80x = 853.86 × 370.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.80x = 316,013.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,013.59/618.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.69

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