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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.15, 854.35 and 370.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.15, 854.35 and 370.43 is: 511.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.15 : 854.35 = 370.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.15/854.35 = 370.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.15x = 854.35 × 370.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.15x = 316,476.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,476.87/619.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.15

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