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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.53, 854.19 and 386.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.53, 854.19 and 386.25 is: 532.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.53 : 854.19 = 386.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.53/854.19 = 386.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.53x = 854.19 × 386.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.53x = 329,930.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,930.89/619.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.55

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