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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.94, 855.52 and 357.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.94, 855.52 and 357.98 is: 494.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.94 : 855.52 = 357.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.94/855.52 = 357.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.94x = 855.52 × 357.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.94x = 306,259.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,259.05/619.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.01

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