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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.05, 854.31 and 370.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.05, 854.31 and 370.39 is: 511.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.05 : 854.31 = 370.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.05/854.31 = 370.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.05x = 854.31 × 370.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.05x = 316,426.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,426.03/619.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.15

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