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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.82, 855.23 and 371.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.82, 855.23 and 371.19 is: 512.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.82 : 855.23 = 371.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.82/855.23 = 371.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.82x = 855.23 × 371.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.82x = 317,452.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,452.82/619.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.17

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