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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.19, 855.85 and 371.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.19, 855.85 and 371.39 is: 512.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.19 : 855.85 = 371.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.19/855.85 = 371.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.19x = 855.85 × 371.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.19x = 317,854.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,854.13/620.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.51

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