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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.20, 854.52 and 357.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.20, 854.52 and 357.28 is: 493.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.20 : 854.52 = 357.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.20/854.52 = 357.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.20x = 854.52 × 357.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.20x = 305,302.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,302.91/619.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.06

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