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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.68, 856.38 and 372.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.68, 856.38 and 372.04 is: 513.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.68 : 856.38 = 372.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.68/856.38 = 372.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.68x = 856.38 × 372.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.68x = 318,607.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,607.62/620.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.32

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