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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.41, 854.70 and 370.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.41, 854.70 and 370.74 is: 511.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.41 : 854.70 = 370.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.41/854.70 = 370.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.41x = 854.70 × 370.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.41x = 316,871.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,871.48/619.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.57

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