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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.70, 855.27 and 371.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.70, 855.27 and 371.16 is: 512.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.70 : 855.27 = 371.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.70/855.27 = 371.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.70x = 855.27 × 371.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.70x = 317,442.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,442.01/619.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.26

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