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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.08, 855.76 and 387.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.08, 855.76 and 387.24 is: 534.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.08 : 855.76 = 387.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.08/855.76 = 387.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.08x = 855.76 × 387.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.08x = 331,384.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,384.50/620.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.42

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