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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.37, 854.81 and 357.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.37, 854.81 and 357.38 is: 493.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.37 : 854.81 = 357.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.37/854.81 = 357.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.37x = 854.81 × 357.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.37x = 305,485.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,485.94/619.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.22

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