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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.40, 856.73 and 399.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.40, 856.73 and 399.74 is: 552.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.40 : 856.73 = 399.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.40/856.73 = 399.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.40x = 856.73 × 399.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.40x = 342,469.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,469.25/620.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.01

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