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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.20, 854.94 and 386.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.20, 854.94 and 386.92 is: 533.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.20 : 854.94 = 386.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.20/854.94 = 386.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.20x = 854.94 × 386.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.20x = 330,793.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,793.38/620.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.37

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