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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.56, 855.02 and 357.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.56, 855.02 and 357.66 is: 493.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.56 : 855.02 = 357.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.56/855.02 = 357.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.56x = 855.02 × 357.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.56x = 305,807.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,807.35/619.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.59

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