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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.71, 856.53 and 371.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.71, 856.53 and 371.97 is: 513.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.71 : 856.53 = 371.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.71/856.53 = 371.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.71x = 856.53 × 371.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.71x = 318,603.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,603.46/620.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.29

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