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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.67, 855.23 and 371.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.67, 855.23 and 371.09 is: 512.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.67 : 855.23 = 371.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.67/855.23 = 371.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.67x = 855.23 × 371.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.67x = 317,361.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,361.17/619.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.15

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