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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.10, 855.69 and 384.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.10, 855.69 and 384.39 is: 530.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.10 : 855.69 = 384.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.10/855.69 = 384.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.10x = 855.69 × 384.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.10x = 328,918.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,918.68/620.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.43

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