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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.59, 855.16 and 371.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.59, 855.16 and 371.06 is: 512.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.59 : 855.16 = 371.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.59/855.16 = 371.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.59x = 855.16 × 371.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.59x = 317,311.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,311.39/619.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.13

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