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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.94, 854.18 and 370.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.94, 854.18 and 370.27 is: 511.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.94 : 854.18 = 370.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.94/854.18 = 370.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.94x = 854.18 × 370.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.94x = 316,277.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,277.23/618.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.00

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