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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.02, 854.18 and 370.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.02, 854.18 and 370.31 is: 510.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.02 : 854.18 = 370.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.02/854.18 = 370.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.02x = 854.18 × 370.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.02x = 316,311.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,311.40/619.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.99

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