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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.31, 855.89 and 371.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.31, 855.89 and 371.59 is: 512.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.31 : 855.89 = 371.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.31/855.89 = 371.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.31x = 855.89 × 371.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.31x = 318,038.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,038.31/620.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.71

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