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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.02, 855.38 and 371.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.02, 855.38 and 371.35 is: 512.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.02 : 855.38 = 371.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.02/855.38 = 371.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.02x = 855.38 × 371.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.02x = 317,644.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,644.15/620.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.31

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