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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.50, 856.05 and 396.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.50, 856.05 and 396.52 is: 547.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.50 : 856.05 = 396.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.50/856.05 = 396.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.50x = 856.05 × 396.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.50x = 339,440.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,440.95/620.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.04

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