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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.26, 854.70 and 370.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.26, 854.70 and 370.80 is: 511.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.26 : 854.70 = 370.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.26/854.70 = 370.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.26x = 854.70 × 370.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.26x = 316,922.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,922.76/619.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.78

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