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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.84, 853.88 and 370.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.84, 853.88 and 370.17 is: 510.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.84 : 853.88 = 370.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.84/853.88 = 370.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.84x = 853.88 × 370.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.84x = 316,078.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,078.91/618.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.76

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