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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.38, 854.69 and 357.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.38, 854.69 and 357.35 is: 493.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.38 : 854.69 = 357.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.38/854.69 = 357.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.38x = 854.69 × 357.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.38x = 305,417.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,417.41/619.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.10

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