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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.98, 855.36 and 383.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.98, 855.36 and 383.91 is: 529.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.98 : 855.36 = 383.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.98/855.36 = 383.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.98x = 855.36 × 383.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.98x = 328,381.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,381.26/619.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.66

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