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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.01, 855.68 and 383.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.01, 855.68 and 383.99 is: 529.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.01 : 855.68 = 383.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.01/855.68 = 383.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.01x = 855.68 × 383.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.01x = 328,566.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,566.36/620.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.94

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