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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.58, 855.09 and 383.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.58, 855.09 and 383.68 is: 529.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.58 : 855.09 = 383.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.58/855.09 = 383.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.58x = 855.09 × 383.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.58x = 328,082.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,082.00/619.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.52

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