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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.59, 854.89 and 370.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.59, 854.89 and 370.87 is: 511.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.59 : 854.89 = 370.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.59/854.89 = 370.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.59x = 854.89 × 370.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.59x = 317,049.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,049.99/619.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.71

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