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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.72, 855.29 and 398.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.72, 855.29 and 398.72 is: 550.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.72 : 855.29 = 398.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.72/855.29 = 398.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.72x = 855.29 × 398.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.72x = 341,024.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,024.36/619.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.29

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