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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.76, 855.27 and 357.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.76, 855.27 and 357.77 is: 493.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.76 : 855.27 = 357.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.76/855.27 = 357.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.76x = 855.27 × 357.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.76x = 305,985.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,985.67/619.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.72

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