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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.04, 855.42 and 371.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.04, 855.42 and 371.36 is: 512.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.04 : 855.42 = 371.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.04/855.42 = 371.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.04x = 855.42 × 371.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.04x = 317,668.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,668.77/620.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.34

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