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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.08, 854.37 and 357.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.08, 854.37 and 357.09 is: 492.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.08 : 854.37 = 357.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.08/854.37 = 357.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.08x = 854.37 × 357.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.08x = 305,086.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,086.98/619.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.81

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