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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.72, 856.48 and 372.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.72, 856.48 and 372.12 is: 513.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.72 : 856.48 = 372.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.72/856.48 = 372.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.72x = 856.48 × 372.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.72x = 318,713.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,713.34/620.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.46

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