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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.47, 854.78 and 370.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.47, 854.78 and 370.73 is: 511.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.47 : 854.78 = 370.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.47/854.78 = 370.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.47x = 854.78 × 370.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.47x = 316,895.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,895.65/619.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.56

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