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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.24, 854.70 and 386.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.24, 854.70 and 386.28 is: 533.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.24 : 854.70 = 386.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.24/854.70 = 386.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.24x = 854.70 × 386.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.24x = 330,153.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,153.52/619.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.16

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