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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.38, 854.62 and 370.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.38, 854.62 and 370.61 is: 511.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.38 : 854.62 = 370.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.38/854.62 = 370.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.38x = 854.62 × 370.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.38x = 316,728.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,728.72/619.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.36

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