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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.02, 855.12 and 386.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.02, 855.12 and 386.74 is: 533.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.02 : 855.12 = 386.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.02/855.12 = 386.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.02x = 855.12 × 386.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.02x = 330,709.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,709.11/620.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.38

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