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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.59, 928.53 and 359.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.59, 928.53 and 359.43 is: 538.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.59 : 928.53 = 359.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.59/928.53 = 359.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.59x = 928.53 × 359.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.59x = 333,741.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,741.54/619.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.65

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