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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.69, 856.42 and 372.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.69, 856.42 and 372.02 is: 513.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.69 : 856.42 = 372.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.69/856.42 = 372.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.69x = 856.42 × 372.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.69x = 318,605.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,605.37/620.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.31

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