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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.50, 854.91 and 357.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.50, 854.91 and 357.54 is: 493.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.50 : 854.91 = 357.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.50/854.91 = 357.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.50x = 854.91 × 357.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.50x = 305,664.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,664.52/619.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.41

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