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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.60, 929.86 and 376.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.60, 929.86 and 376.80 is: 564.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.60 : 929.86 = 376.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.60/929.86 = 376.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.60x = 929.86 × 376.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.60x = 350,371.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,371.25/620.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.57

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