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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.80, 856.12 and 399.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.80, 856.12 and 399.36 is: 550.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.80 : 856.12 = 399.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.80/856.12 = 399.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.80x = 856.12 × 399.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.80x = 341,900.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,900.08/620.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.74

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