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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.45, 929.58 and 359.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.45, 929.58 and 359.98 is: 540.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.45 : 929.58 = 359.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.45/929.58 = 359.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.45x = 929.58 × 359.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.45x = 334,630.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,630.21/619.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.21

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