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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.42, 856.17 and 371.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.42, 856.17 and 371.95 is: 513.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.42 : 856.17 = 371.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.42/856.17 = 371.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.42x = 856.17 × 371.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.42x = 318,450.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,450.29/620.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.29

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