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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.41, 855.86 and 371.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.41, 855.86 and 371.68 is: 512.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.41 : 855.86 = 371.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.41/855.86 = 371.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.41x = 855.86 × 371.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.41x = 318,106.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,106.04/620.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.74

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