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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.03, 856.10 and 399.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.03, 856.10 and 399.11 is: 551.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.03 : 856.10 = 399.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.03/856.10 = 399.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.03x = 856.10 × 399.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.03x = 341,674.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,674.79/620.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.06

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