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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.98, 855.60 and 371.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.98, 855.60 and 371.22 is: 512.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.98 : 855.60 = 371.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.98/855.60 = 371.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.98x = 855.60 × 371.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.98x = 317,615.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,615.83/619.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.30

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