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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.15, 854.40 and 357.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.15, 854.40 and 357.20 is: 492.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.15 : 854.40 = 357.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.15/854.40 = 357.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.15x = 854.40 × 357.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.15x = 305,195.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,195.16/619.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.93

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