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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.70, 855.41 and 370.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.70, 855.41 and 370.93 is: 512.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.70 : 855.41 = 370.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.70/855.41 = 370.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.70x = 855.41 × 370.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.70x = 317,297.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,297.23/619.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.02

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