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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.60, 856.37 and 371.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.60, 856.37 and 371.89 is: 513.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.60 : 856.37 = 371.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.60/856.37 = 371.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.60x = 856.37 × 371.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.60x = 318,477.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,477.44/620.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.18

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