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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.77, 855.47 and 357.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.77, 855.47 and 357.97 is: 494.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.77 : 855.47 = 357.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.77/855.47 = 357.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.77x = 855.47 × 357.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.77x = 306,232.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,232.60/619.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.11

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