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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.82, 855.26 and 399.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.82, 855.26 and 399.07 is: 550.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.82 : 855.26 = 399.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.82/855.26 = 399.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.82x = 855.26 × 399.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.82x = 341,305.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,305.97/619.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.65

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