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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.80, 855.32 and 371.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.80, 855.32 and 371.08 is: 512.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.80 : 855.32 = 371.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.80/855.32 = 371.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.80x = 855.32 × 371.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.80x = 317,392.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,392.15/619.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.09

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