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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.28, 854.72 and 357.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.28, 854.72 and 357.32 is: 493.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.28 : 854.72 = 357.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.28/854.72 = 357.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.28x = 854.72 × 357.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.28x = 305,408.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,408.55/619.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.17

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