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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.21, 854.08 and 370.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.21, 854.08 and 370.37 is: 510.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.21 : 854.08 = 370.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.21/854.08 = 370.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.21x = 854.08 × 370.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.21x = 316,326.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,326.82/619.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.85

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