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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.80, 855.18 and 386.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.80, 855.18 and 386.76 is: 533.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.80 : 855.18 = 386.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.80/855.18 = 386.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.80x = 855.18 × 386.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.80x = 330,749.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,749.42/619.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.64

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