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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.22, 856.12 and 399.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.22, 856.12 and 399.18 is: 551.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.22 : 856.12 = 399.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.22/856.12 = 399.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.22x = 856.12 × 399.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.22x = 341,745.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,745.98/620.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.01

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