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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.04, 928.42 and 387.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.04, 928.42 and 387.96 is: 580.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.04 : 928.42 = 387.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.04/928.42 = 387.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.04x = 928.42 × 387.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.04x = 360,189.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,189.82/620.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.91

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