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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.62, 855.56 and 384.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.62, 855.56 and 384.42 is: 529.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.62 : 855.56 = 384.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.62/855.56 = 384.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.62x = 855.56 × 384.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.62x = 328,894.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,894.38/620.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.94

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