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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.68, 854.74 and 370.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.68, 854.74 and 370.82 is: 511.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.68 : 854.74 = 370.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.68/854.74 = 370.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.68x = 854.74 × 370.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.68x = 316,954.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,954.69/619.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.48

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