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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.23, 854.55 and 370.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.23, 854.55 and 370.90 is: 511.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.23 : 854.55 = 370.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.23/854.55 = 370.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.23x = 854.55 × 370.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.23x = 316,952.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,952.60/619.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.85

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