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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.77, 855.13 and 371.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.77, 855.13 and 371.18 is: 512.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.77 : 855.13 = 371.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.77/855.13 = 371.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.77x = 855.13 × 371.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.77x = 317,401.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,401.95/619.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.13

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