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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.20, 854.44 and 357.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.20, 854.44 and 357.18 is: 492.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.20 : 854.44 = 357.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.20/854.44 = 357.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.20x = 854.44 × 357.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.20x = 305,188.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,188.88/619.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.88

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