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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620, 855.48 and 364.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620, 855.48 and 364.44 is: 502.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620 : 855.48 = 364.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620/855.48 = 364.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620x = 855.48 × 364.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620x = 311,771.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,771.13/620
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.86

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