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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.28, 927.40 and 399.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.28, 927.40 and 399.58 is: 598.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.28 : 927.40 = 399.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.28/927.40 = 399.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.28x = 927.40 × 399.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.28x = 370,570.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,570.49/619.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.39

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