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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.91, 854.11 and 370.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.91, 854.11 and 370.49 is: 511.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.91 : 854.11 = 370.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.91/854.11 = 370.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.91x = 854.11 × 370.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.91x = 316,439.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,439.21/618.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.28

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