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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.12, 854.08 and 370.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.12, 854.08 and 370.45 is: 511.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.12 : 854.08 = 370.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.12/854.08 = 370.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.12x = 854.08 × 370.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.12x = 316,393.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,393.94/619.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.04

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