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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.03, 854.38 and 357.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.03, 854.38 and 357.06 is: 492.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.03 : 854.38 = 357.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.03/854.38 = 357.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.03x = 854.38 × 357.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.03x = 305,064.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,064.92/619.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.81

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