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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.66, 856.54 and 371.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.66, 856.54 and 371.93 is: 513.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.66 : 856.54 = 371.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.66/856.54 = 371.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.66x = 856.54 × 371.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.66x = 318,572.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,572.92/620.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.28

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