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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.34, 855.90 and 399.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.34, 855.90 and 399.60 is: 551.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.34 : 855.90 = 399.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.34/855.90 = 399.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.34x = 855.90 × 399.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.34x = 342,017.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,017.64/620.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.34

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