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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.87, 855.48 and 371.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.87, 855.48 and 371.26 is: 512.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.87 : 855.48 = 371.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.87/855.48 = 371.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.87x = 855.48 × 371.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.87x = 317,605.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,605.50/619.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.37

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