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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.86, 855.48 and 357.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.86, 855.48 and 357.90 is: 493.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.86 : 855.48 = 357.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.86/855.48 = 357.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.86x = 855.48 × 357.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.86x = 306,176.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,176.29/619.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.94

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