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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.11, 855.79 and 371.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.11, 855.79 and 371.44 is: 512.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.11 : 855.79 = 371.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.11/855.79 = 371.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.11x = 855.79 × 371.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.11x = 317,871.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,871.57/620.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.61

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