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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.68, 855.73 and 399.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.68, 855.73 and 399.01 is: 551.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.68 : 855.73 = 399.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.68/855.73 = 399.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.68x = 855.73 × 399.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.68x = 341,444.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,444.83/619.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.01

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