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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.23, 854.51 and 370.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.23, 854.51 and 370.49 is: 511.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.23 : 854.51 = 370.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.23/854.51 = 370.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.23x = 854.51 × 370.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.23x = 316,587.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,587.41/619.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.26

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