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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.82, 854.16 and 370.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.82, 854.16 and 370.24 is: 511.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.82 : 854.16 = 370.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.82/854.16 = 370.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.82x = 854.16 × 370.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.82x = 316,244.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,244.20/618.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.04

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