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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.31, 854.69 and 370.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.31, 854.69 and 370.64 is: 511.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.31 : 854.69 = 370.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.31/854.69 = 370.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.31x = 854.69 × 370.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.31x = 316,782.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,782.59/619.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.51

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