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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.16, 854.36 and 370.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.16, 854.36 and 370.42 is: 511.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.16 : 854.36 = 370.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.16/854.36 = 370.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.16x = 854.36 × 370.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.16x = 316,472.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,472.03/619.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.13

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