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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.22, 855.84 and 371.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.22, 855.84 and 371.55 is: 512.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.22 : 855.84 = 371.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.22/855.84 = 371.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.22x = 855.84 × 371.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.22x = 317,987.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,987.35/620.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.70

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