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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.04, 855.72 and 384.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.04, 855.72 and 384.04 is: 530.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.04 : 855.72 = 384.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.04/855.72 = 384.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.04x = 855.72 × 384.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.04x = 328,630.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,630.71/620.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.02

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