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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.06, 856.02 and 384.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.06, 856.02 and 384.05 is: 530.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.06 : 856.02 = 384.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.06/856.02 = 384.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.06x = 856.02 × 384.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.06x = 328,754.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,754.48/620.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.20

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