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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.62, 928.50 and 359.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.62, 928.50 and 359.01 is: 537.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.62 : 928.50 = 359.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.62/928.50 = 359.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.62x = 928.50 × 359.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.62x = 333,340.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,340.79/619.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.98

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