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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.38, 855.39 and 399.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.38, 855.39 and 399.34 is: 550.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.38 : 855.39 = 399.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.38/855.39 = 399.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.38x = 855.39 × 399.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.38x = 341,591.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,591.44/620.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.62

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