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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.94, 855.51 and 371.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.94, 855.51 and 371.27 is: 512.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.94 : 855.51 = 371.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.94/855.51 = 371.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.94x = 855.51 × 371.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.94x = 317,620.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,620.92/619.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.35

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