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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.52, 854.63 and 370.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.52, 854.63 and 370.78 is: 511.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.52 : 854.63 = 370.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.52/854.63 = 370.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.52x = 854.63 × 370.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.52x = 316,877.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,877.81/619.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.49

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