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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.93, 855.45 and 357.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.93, 855.45 and 357.96 is: 493.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.93 : 855.45 = 357.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.93/855.45 = 357.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.93x = 855.45 × 357.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.93x = 306,216.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,216.88/619.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.96

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