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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.36, 854.75 and 370.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.36, 854.75 and 370.69 is: 511.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.36 : 854.75 = 370.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.36/854.75 = 370.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.36x = 854.75 × 370.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.36x = 316,846.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,846.07/619.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.57

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