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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.34, 927.56 and 399.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.34, 927.56 and 399.29 is: 597.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.34 : 927.56 = 399.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.34/927.56 = 399.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.34x = 927.56 × 399.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.34x = 370,358.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,358.80/619.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.99

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