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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.92, 854.28 and 370.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.92, 854.28 and 370.41 is: 511.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.92 : 854.28 = 370.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.92/854.28 = 370.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.92x = 854.28 × 370.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.92x = 316,433.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,433.85/618.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.27

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