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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.61, 855.10 and 357.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.61, 855.10 and 357.64 is: 493.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.61 : 855.10 = 357.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.61/855.10 = 357.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.61x = 855.10 × 357.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.61x = 305,817.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,817.96/619.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.57

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