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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.26, 854.33 and 386.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.26, 854.33 and 386.25 is: 532.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.26 : 854.33 = 386.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.26/854.33 = 386.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.26x = 854.33 × 386.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.26x = 329,983.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,983.03/619.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.87

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