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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.70, 855.19 and 371.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.70, 855.19 and 371.03 is: 512.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.70 : 855.19 = 371.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.70/855.19 = 371.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.70x = 855.19 × 371.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.70x = 317,295.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,295.01/619.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.02

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