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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.76, 856.38 and 387.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.76, 856.38 and 387.96 is: 535.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.76 : 856.38 = 387.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.76/856.38 = 387.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.76x = 856.38 × 387.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.76x = 332,241.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,241.18/620.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.22

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