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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.83, 854.04 and 370.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.83, 854.04 and 370.09 is: 510.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.83 : 854.04 = 370.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.83/854.04 = 370.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.83x = 854.04 × 370.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.83x = 316,071.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,071.66/618.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.76

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