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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.34, 929.15 and 359.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.34, 929.15 and 359.27 is: 538.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.34 : 929.15 = 359.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.34/929.15 = 359.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.34x = 929.15 × 359.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.34x = 333,809.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,809.28/619.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.98

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