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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.28, 854.68 and 370.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.28, 854.68 and 370.64 is: 511.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.28 : 854.68 = 370.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.28/854.68 = 370.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.28x = 854.68 × 370.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.28x = 316,778.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,778.60/619.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.53

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