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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.71, 855.36 and 371.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.71, 855.36 and 371.09 is: 512.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.71 : 855.36 = 371.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.71/855.36 = 371.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.71x = 855.36 × 371.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.71x = 317,418.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,418.88/619.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.20

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