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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.49, 855.08 and 383.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.49, 855.08 and 383.51 is: 529.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.49 : 855.08 = 383.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.49/855.08 = 383.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.49x = 855.08 × 383.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.49x = 327,929.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,929.81/619.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.35

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