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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.81, 855.35 and 357.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.81, 855.35 and 357.89 is: 493.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.81 : 855.35 = 357.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.81/855.35 = 357.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.81x = 855.35 × 357.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.81x = 306,121.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,121.21/619.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.90

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