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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.18, 854.43 and 370.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.18, 854.43 and 370.52 is: 511.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.18 : 854.43 = 370.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.18/854.43 = 370.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.18x = 854.43 × 370.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.18x = 316,583.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,583.40/619.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.29

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