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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.55, 856.33 and 399.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.55, 856.33 and 399.72 is: 551.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.55 : 856.33 = 399.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.55/856.33 = 399.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.55x = 856.33 × 399.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.55x = 342,292.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,292.23/620.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.59

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