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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.22, 855.82 and 371.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.22, 855.82 and 371.48 is: 512.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.22 : 855.82 = 371.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.22/855.82 = 371.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.22x = 855.82 × 371.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.22x = 317,921.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,921.22/620.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.59

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