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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.50, 854.72 and 370.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.50, 854.72 and 370.70 is: 511.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.50 : 854.72 = 370.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.50/854.72 = 370.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.50x = 854.72 × 370.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.50x = 316,844.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,844.70/619.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.45

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