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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.52, 856.34 and 399.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.52, 856.34 and 399.90 is: 551.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.52 : 856.34 = 399.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.52/856.34 = 399.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.52x = 856.34 × 399.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.52x = 342,448.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,448.37/620.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.87

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