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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.63, 855.08 and 357.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.63, 855.08 and 357.69 is: 493.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.63 : 855.08 = 357.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.63/855.08 = 357.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.63x = 855.08 × 357.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.63x = 305,853.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,853.57/619.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.61

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