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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.87, 856.70 and 372.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.87, 856.70 and 372.13 is: 513.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.87 : 856.70 = 372.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.87/856.70 = 372.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.87x = 856.70 × 372.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.87x = 318,803.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,803.77/620.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.48

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