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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.68, 855.26 and 371.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.68, 855.26 and 371.05 is: 512.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.68 : 855.26 = 371.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.68/855.26 = 371.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.68x = 855.26 × 371.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.68x = 317,341.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,341.62/619.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.10

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