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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.37, 856.17 and 371.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.37, 856.17 and 371.97 is: 513.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.37 : 856.17 = 371.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.37/856.17 = 371.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.37x = 856.17 × 371.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.37x = 318,469.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,469.55/620.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.35

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