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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.94, 853.73 and 370.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.94, 853.73 and 370.09 is: 510.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.94 : 853.73 = 370.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.94/853.73 = 370.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.94x = 853.73 × 370.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.94x = 315,957.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,957.54/618.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.48

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