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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.13, 856.01 and 371.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.13, 856.01 and 371.35 is: 512.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.13 : 856.01 = 371.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.13/856.01 = 371.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.13x = 856.01 × 371.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.13x = 317,879.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,879.31/620.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.60

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