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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.63, 854.77 and 370.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.63, 854.77 and 370.79 is: 511.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.63 : 854.77 = 370.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.63/854.77 = 370.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.63x = 854.77 × 370.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.63x = 316,943.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,943.68/619.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.50

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