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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.78, 854.94 and 386.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.78, 854.94 and 386.50 is: 533.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.78 : 854.94 = 386.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.78/854.94 = 386.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.78x = 854.94 × 386.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.78x = 330,434.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,434.31/619.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.15

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