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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.08, 855.85 and 371.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.08, 855.85 and 371.46 is: 512.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.08 : 855.85 = 371.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.08/855.85 = 371.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.08x = 855.85 × 371.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.08x = 317,914.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,914.04/620.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.70

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