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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.19, 854.24 and 357.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.19, 854.24 and 357.15 is: 492.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.19 : 854.24 = 357.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.19/854.24 = 357.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.19x = 854.24 × 357.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.19x = 305,090.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,090.03/619.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.73

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