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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.54, 927.79 and 358.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.54, 927.79 and 358.92 is: 537.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.54 : 927.79 = 358.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.54/927.79 = 358.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.54x = 927.79 × 358.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.54x = 333,001.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,001.49/619.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.50

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