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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.36, 855.08 and 386.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.36, 855.08 and 386.80 is: 534.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.36 : 855.08 = 386.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.36/855.08 = 386.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.36x = 855.08 × 386.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.36x = 330,744.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,744.94/619.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.01

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