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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.88, 856.48 and 372.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.88, 856.48 and 372.16 is: 513.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.88 : 856.48 = 372.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.88/856.48 = 372.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.88x = 856.48 × 372.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.88x = 318,747.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,747.60/620.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.38

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