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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.53, 856.14 and 371.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.53, 856.14 and 371.76 is: 512.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.53 : 856.14 = 371.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.53/856.14 = 371.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.53x = 856.14 × 371.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.53x = 318,274.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,274.00/620.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.91

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