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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.44, 855 and 357.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.44, 855 and 357.56 is: 493.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.44 : 855 = 357.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.44/855 = 357.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.44x = 855 × 357.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.44x = 305,713.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,713.80/619.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.53

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