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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.76, 856.58 and 371.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.76, 856.58 and 371.99 is: 513.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.76 : 856.58 = 371.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.76/856.58 = 371.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.76x = 856.58 × 371.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.76x = 318,639.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,639.48/620.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.30

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