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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.40, 855.90 and 384.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.40, 855.90 and 384.18 is: 530.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.40 : 855.90 = 384.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.40/855.90 = 384.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.40x = 855.90 × 384.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.40x = 328,819.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,819.66/620.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.01

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