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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.23, 855.89 and 371.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.23, 855.89 and 371.49 is: 512.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.23 : 855.89 = 371.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.23/855.89 = 371.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.23x = 855.89 × 371.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.23x = 317,954.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,954.58/620.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.64

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