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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.03, 854.27 and 370.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.03, 854.27 and 370.40 is: 511.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.03 : 854.27 = 370.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.03/854.27 = 370.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.03x = 854.27 × 370.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.03x = 316,416.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,416.87/619.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.15

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