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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.91, 855.57 and 371.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.91, 855.57 and 371.24 is: 512.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.91 : 855.57 = 371.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.91/855.57 = 371.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.91x = 855.57 × 371.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.91x = 317,621.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,621.81/619.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.37

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