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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.06, 853.90 and 370.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.06, 853.90 and 370.18 is: 510.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.06 : 853.90 = 370.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.06/853.90 = 370.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.06x = 853.90 × 370.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.06x = 316,096.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,096.70/619.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.61

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