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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.67, 856.89 and 372.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.67, 856.89 and 372.07 is: 513.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.67 : 856.89 = 372.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.67/856.89 = 372.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.67x = 856.89 × 372.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.67x = 318,823.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,823.06/620.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.68

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