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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.74, 856.84 and 372.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.74, 856.84 and 372.14 is: 513.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.74 : 856.84 = 372.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.74/856.84 = 372.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.74x = 856.84 × 372.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.74x = 318,864.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,864.44/620.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.68

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