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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.00, 853.89 and 382.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.00, 853.89 and 382.87 is: 528.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.00 : 853.89 = 382.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.00/853.89 = 382.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.00x = 853.89 × 382.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.00x = 326,929.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,929.82/619.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.16

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