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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.54, 856.42 and 372

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.54, 856.42 and 372 is: 513.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.54 : 856.42 = 372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.54/856.42 = 372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.54x = 856.42 × 372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.54x = 318,588.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,588.24/620.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.40

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