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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.37, 926.36 and 358.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.37, 926.36 and 358.71 is: 536.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.37 : 926.36 = 358.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.37/926.36 = 358.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.37x = 926.36 × 358.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.37x = 332,292.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,292.80/619.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.51

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