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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.55, 856.09 and 384.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.55, 856.09 and 384.44 is: 530.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.55 : 856.09 = 384.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.55/856.09 = 384.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.55x = 856.09 × 384.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.55x = 329,114.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,114.65/620.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.36

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