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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.22, 854.46 and 370.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.22, 854.46 and 370.49 is: 511.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.22 : 854.46 = 370.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.22/854.46 = 370.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.22x = 854.46 × 370.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.22x = 316,564.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,564.61/619.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.24

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