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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.28, 854.53 and 370.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.28, 854.53 and 370.55 is: 511.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.28 : 854.53 = 370.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.28/854.53 = 370.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.28x = 854.53 × 370.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.28x = 316,647.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,647.30/619.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.32

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