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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.34, 855.78 and 399.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.34, 855.78 and 399.21 is: 550.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.34 : 855.78 = 399.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.34/855.78 = 399.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.34x = 855.78 × 399.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.34x = 341,635.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,635.93/620.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.72

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