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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.75, 855.26 and 357.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.75, 855.26 and 357.81 is: 493.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.75 : 855.26 = 357.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.75/855.26 = 357.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.75x = 855.26 × 357.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.75x = 306,020.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,020.58/619.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.78

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