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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.79, 856.69 and 372.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.79, 856.69 and 372.17 is: 513.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.79 : 856.69 = 372.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.79/856.69 = 372.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.79x = 856.69 × 372.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.79x = 318,833.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,833.64/620.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.59

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