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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.79, 855.31 and 357.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.79, 855.31 and 357.80 is: 493.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.79 : 855.31 = 357.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.79/855.31 = 357.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.79x = 855.31 × 357.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.79x = 306,031.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,031.16/619.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.77

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