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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.52, 854.86 and 383.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.52, 854.86 and 383.56 is: 529.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.52 : 854.86 = 383.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.52/854.86 = 383.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.52x = 854.86 × 383.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.52x = 327,890.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,890.10/619.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.26

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