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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.52, 854.82 and 370.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.52, 854.82 and 370.85 is: 511.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.52 : 854.82 = 370.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.52/854.82 = 370.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.52x = 854.82 × 370.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.52x = 317,005.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,005.72/619.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.70

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