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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.12, 855.84 and 371.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.12, 855.84 and 371.54 is: 512.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.12 : 855.84 = 371.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.12/855.84 = 371.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.12x = 855.84 × 371.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.12x = 317,978.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,978.79/620.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.77

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