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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.01, 853.98 and 370.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.01, 853.98 and 370.28 is: 510.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.01 : 853.98 = 370.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.01/853.98 = 370.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.01x = 853.98 × 370.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.01x = 316,207.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,207.44/619.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.83

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