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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.15, 854.43 and 370.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.15, 854.43 and 370.61 is: 511.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.15 : 854.43 = 370.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.15/854.43 = 370.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.15x = 854.43 × 370.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.15x = 316,660.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,660.30/619.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.44

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