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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.71, 855.13 and 370.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.71, 855.13 and 370.98 is: 511.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.71 : 855.13 = 370.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.71/855.13 = 370.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.71x = 855.13 × 370.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.71x = 317,236.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,236.13/619.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.91

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