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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.80, 854.04 and 370.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.80, 854.04 and 370.08 is: 510.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.80 : 854.04 = 370.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.80/854.04 = 370.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.80x = 854.04 × 370.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.80x = 316,063.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,063.12/618.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.77

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