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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.48, 856.22 and 371.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.48, 856.22 and 371.72 is: 512.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.48 : 856.22 = 371.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.48/856.22 = 371.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.48x = 856.22 × 371.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.48x = 318,274.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,274.10/620.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.95

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