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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.25, 854.96 and 370.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.25, 854.96 and 370.58 is: 511.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.25 : 854.96 = 370.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.25/854.96 = 370.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.25x = 854.96 × 370.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.25x = 316,824.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,824.95/619.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.63

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