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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.18, 854.40 and 357.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.18, 854.40 and 357.22 is: 492.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.18 : 854.40 = 357.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.18/854.40 = 357.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.18x = 854.40 × 357.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.18x = 305,208.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,208.77/619.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.92

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