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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.31, 854.51 and 370.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.31, 854.51 and 370.59 is: 511.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.31 : 854.51 = 370.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.31/854.51 = 370.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.31x = 854.51 × 370.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.31x = 316,671.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,671.01/619.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.33

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