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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.13, 854.27 and 357.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.13, 854.27 and 357.10 is: 492.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.13 : 854.27 = 357.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.13/854.27 = 357.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.13x = 854.27 × 357.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.13x = 305,059.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,059.82/619.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.72

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