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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.74, 855.07 and 398.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.74, 855.07 and 398.81 is: 550.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.74 : 855.07 = 398.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.74/855.07 = 398.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.74x = 855.07 × 398.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.74x = 341,012.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,012.41/619.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.25

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