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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.17, 855.75 and 371.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.17, 855.75 and 371.50 is: 512.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.17 : 855.75 = 371.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.17/855.75 = 371.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.17x = 855.75 × 371.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.17x = 317,911.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,911.13/620.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.62

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