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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.82, 856.65 and 387.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.82, 856.65 and 387.86 is: 535.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.82 : 856.65 = 387.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.82/856.65 = 387.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.82x = 856.65 × 387.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.82x = 332,260.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,260.27/620.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.20

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