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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.94, 855.42 and 357.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.94, 855.42 and 357.91 is: 493.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.94 : 855.42 = 357.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.94/855.42 = 357.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.94x = 855.42 × 357.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.94x = 306,163.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,163.37/619.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.86

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