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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.72, 929.42 and 359.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.72, 929.42 and 359.16 is: 538.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.72 : 929.42 = 359.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.72/929.42 = 359.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.72x = 929.42 × 359.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.72x = 333,810.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,810.49/619.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.65

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