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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.32, 855.03 and 398.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.32, 855.03 and 398.58 is: 550.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.32 : 855.03 = 398.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.32/855.03 = 398.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.32x = 855.03 × 398.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.32x = 340,797.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,797.86/619.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.28

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