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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.17, 854.37 and 370.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.17, 854.37 and 370.50 is: 511.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.17 : 854.37 = 370.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.17/854.37 = 370.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.17x = 854.37 × 370.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.17x = 316,544.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,544.09/619.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.24

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