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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.98, 853.80 and 370.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.98, 853.80 and 370.12 is: 510.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.98 : 853.80 = 370.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.98/853.80 = 370.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.98x = 853.80 × 370.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.98x = 316,008.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,008.46/618.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.53

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