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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.20, 929.19 and 359.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.20, 929.19 and 359.72 is: 539.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.20 : 929.19 = 359.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.20/929.19 = 359.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.20x = 929.19 × 359.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.20x = 334,243.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,243.58/619.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.80

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