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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.55, 856.04 and 371.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.55, 856.04 and 371.88 is: 513.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.55 : 856.04 = 371.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.55/856.04 = 371.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.55x = 856.04 × 371.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.55x = 318,342.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,342.30/620.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.00

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