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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.20, 854.19 and 357.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.20, 854.19 and 357.06 is: 492.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.20 : 854.19 = 357.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.20/854.19 = 357.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.20x = 854.19 × 357.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.20x = 304,997.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,997.08/619.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.57

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