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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.07, 855.37 and 371.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.07, 855.37 and 371.32 is: 512.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.07 : 855.37 = 371.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.07/855.37 = 371.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.07x = 855.37 × 371.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.07x = 317,611.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,611.71/620.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.22

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