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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.37, 854.63 and 370.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.37, 854.63 and 370.63 is: 511.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.37 : 854.63 = 370.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.37/854.63 = 370.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.37x = 854.63 × 370.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.37x = 316,750.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,750.31/619.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.41

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