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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.33, 855.84 and 371.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.33, 855.84 and 371.73 is: 512.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.33 : 855.84 = 371.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.33/855.84 = 371.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.33x = 855.84 × 371.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.33x = 318,144.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,144.47/620.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.86

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