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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.72, 854.88 and 383.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.72, 854.88 and 383.52 is: 529.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.72 : 854.88 = 383.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.72/854.88 = 383.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.72x = 854.88 × 383.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.72x = 327,863.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,863.58/619.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.05

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