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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.88, 855.59 and 358.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.88, 855.59 and 358.05 is: 494.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.88 : 855.59 = 358.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.88/855.59 = 358.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.88x = 855.59 × 358.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.88x = 306,342.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,342.21/619.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.20

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