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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.80, 856.41 and 372.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.80, 856.41 and 372.03 is: 513.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.80 : 856.41 = 372.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.80/856.41 = 372.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.80x = 856.41 × 372.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.80x = 318,605.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,605.61/620.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.22

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