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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.88, 856.74 and 372.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.88, 856.74 and 372.21 is: 513.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.88 : 856.74 = 372.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.88/856.74 = 372.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.88x = 856.74 × 372.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.88x = 318,887.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,887.20/620.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.61

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