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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.32, 854.34 and 370.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.32, 854.34 and 370.56 is: 511.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.32 : 854.34 = 370.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.32/854.34 = 370.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.32x = 854.34 × 370.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.32x = 316,584.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,584.23/619.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.18

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