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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.24, 854.57 and 357.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.24, 854.57 and 357.25 is: 493.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.24 : 854.57 = 357.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.24/854.57 = 357.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.24x = 854.57 × 357.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.24x = 305,295.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,295.13/619.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.02

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