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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.83, 855.52 and 371.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.83, 855.52 and 371.30 is: 512.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.83 : 855.52 = 371.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.83/855.52 = 371.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.83x = 855.52 × 371.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.83x = 317,654.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,654.58/619.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.49

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