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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.56, 855.12 and 357.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.56, 855.12 and 357.54 is: 493.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.56 : 855.12 = 357.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.56/855.12 = 357.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.56x = 855.12 × 357.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.56x = 305,733.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,733.54/619.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.47

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