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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.88, 855.34 and 371.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.88, 855.34 and 371.14 is: 512.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.88 : 855.34 = 371.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.88/855.34 = 371.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.88x = 855.34 × 371.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.88x = 317,455.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,455.14/619.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.13

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