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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.64, 856.08 and 387.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.64, 856.08 and 387.36 is: 534.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.64 : 856.08 = 387.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.64/856.08 = 387.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.64x = 856.08 × 387.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.64x = 331,611.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,611.15/620.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.31

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