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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.68, 855.12 and 371.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.68, 855.12 and 371.02 is: 511.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.68 : 855.12 = 371.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.68/855.12 = 371.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.68x = 855.12 × 371.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.68x = 317,266.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,266.62/619.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.98

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