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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.93, 855.41 and 371.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.93, 855.41 and 371.19 is: 512.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.93 : 855.41 = 371.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.93/855.41 = 371.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.93x = 855.41 × 371.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.93x = 317,520.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,520.57/619.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.19

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