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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.25, 854.60 and 357.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.25, 854.60 and 357.26 is: 493.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.25 : 854.60 = 357.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.25/854.60 = 357.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.25x = 854.60 × 357.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.25x = 305,308.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,308.34/619.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.03

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