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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.57, 855.03 and 371.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.57, 855.03 and 371.04 is: 512.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.57 : 855.03 = 371.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.57/855.03 = 371.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.57x = 855.03 × 371.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.57x = 317,250.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,250.33/619.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.05

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