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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.50, 929.47 and 359.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.50, 929.47 and 359.73 is: 539.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.50 : 929.47 = 359.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.50/929.47 = 359.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.50x = 929.47 × 359.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.50x = 334,357.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,357.34/619.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.72

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