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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.98, 855.18 and 371.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.98, 855.18 and 371.12 is: 511.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.98 : 855.18 = 371.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.98/855.18 = 371.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.98x = 855.18 × 371.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.98x = 317,374.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,374.40/619.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.91

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