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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.10, 929.25 and 373.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.10, 929.25 and 373.40 is: 559.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.10 : 929.25 = 373.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.10/929.25 = 373.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.10x = 929.25 × 373.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.10x = 346,981.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,981.95/620.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.56

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