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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.23, 855.94 and 384.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.23, 855.94 and 384.31 is: 530.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.23 : 855.94 = 384.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.23/855.94 = 384.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.23x = 855.94 × 384.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.23x = 328,946.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,946.30/620.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.36

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