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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.15, 855.74 and 371.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.15, 855.74 and 371.44 is: 512.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.15 : 855.74 = 371.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.15/855.74 = 371.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.15x = 855.74 × 371.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.15x = 317,849.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,849.93/620.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.54

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