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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.61, 854.98 and 370.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.61, 854.98 and 370.88 is: 511.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.61 : 854.98 = 370.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.61/854.98 = 370.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.61x = 854.98 × 370.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.61x = 317,094.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,094.98/619.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.77

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