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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.86, 856.71 and 372.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.86, 856.71 and 372.13 is: 513.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.86 : 856.71 = 372.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.86/856.71 = 372.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.86x = 856.71 × 372.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.86x = 318,805.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,805.63/620.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.49

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