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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.70, 855.18 and 386.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.70, 855.18 and 386.78 is: 533.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.70 : 855.18 = 386.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.70/855.18 = 386.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.70x = 855.18 × 386.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.70x = 330,766.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,766.52/619.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.75

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