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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.09, 854.51 and 357.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.09, 854.51 and 357.27 is: 493.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.09 : 854.51 = 357.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.09/854.51 = 357.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.09x = 854.51 × 357.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.09x = 305,290.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,290.79/619.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.13

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