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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.73, 855.04 and 357.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.73, 855.04 and 357.69 is: 493.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.73 : 855.04 = 357.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.73/855.04 = 357.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.73x = 855.04 × 357.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.73x = 305,839.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,839.26/619.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.50

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