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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.70, 855.63 and 387.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.70, 855.63 and 387.42 is: 534.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.70 : 855.63 = 387.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.70/855.63 = 387.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.70x = 855.63 × 387.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.70x = 331,488.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,488.17/620.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.06

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