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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.89, 855.45 and 357.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.89, 855.45 and 357.91 is: 493.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.89 : 855.45 = 357.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.89/855.45 = 357.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.89x = 855.45 × 357.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.89x = 306,174.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,174.11/619.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.92

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