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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.45, 929.40 and 359.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.45, 929.40 and 359.71 is: 539.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.45 : 929.40 = 359.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.45/929.40 = 359.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.45x = 929.40 × 359.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.45x = 334,314.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,314.47/619.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.70

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