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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.72, 929.95 and 360.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.72, 929.95 and 360.22 is: 540.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.72 : 929.95 = 360.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.72/929.95 = 360.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.72x = 929.95 × 360.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.72x = 334,986.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,986.59/619.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.55

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