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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.54, 855.12 and 357.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.54, 855.12 and 357.52 is: 493.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.54 : 855.12 = 357.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.54/855.12 = 357.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.54x = 855.12 × 357.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.54x = 305,722.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,722.50/619.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.47

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