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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.04, 853.94 and 357.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.04, 853.94 and 357.01 is: 492.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.04 : 853.94 = 357.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.04/853.94 = 357.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.04x = 853.94 × 357.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.04x = 304,863.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,863.88/619.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.48

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