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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.12, 854.46 and 370.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.12, 854.46 and 370.54 is: 511.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.12 : 854.46 = 370.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.12/854.46 = 370.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.12x = 854.46 × 370.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.12x = 316,611.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,611.61/619.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.39

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