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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.02, 855.59 and 371.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.02, 855.59 and 371.28 is: 512.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.02 : 855.59 = 371.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.02/855.59 = 371.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.02x = 855.59 × 371.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.02x = 317,663.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,663.46/620.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.34

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