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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.14, 855.24 and 371.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.14, 855.24 and 371.38 is: 512.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.14 : 855.24 = 371.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.14/855.24 = 371.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.14x = 855.24 × 371.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.14x = 317,619.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,619.03/620.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.17

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