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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.08, 854.52 and 386.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.08, 854.52 and 386.40 is: 533.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.08 : 854.52 = 386.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.08/854.52 = 386.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.08x = 854.52 × 386.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.08x = 330,186.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,186.53/619.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.35

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