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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.65, 855.05 and 370.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.65, 855.05 and 370.94 is: 511.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.65 : 855.05 = 370.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.65/855.05 = 370.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.65x = 855.05 × 370.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.65x = 317,166.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,166.12/619.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.85

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