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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.50, 855.98 and 371.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.50, 855.98 and 371.68 is: 512.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.50 : 855.98 = 371.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.50/855.98 = 371.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.50x = 855.98 × 371.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.50x = 318,150.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,150.65/620.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.73

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