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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.41, 856.27 and 371.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.41, 856.27 and 371.69 is: 512.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.41 : 856.27 = 371.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.41/856.27 = 371.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.41x = 856.27 × 371.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.41x = 318,266.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,266.39/620.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.99

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