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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.88, 856.89 and 372.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.88, 856.89 and 372.34 is: 513.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.88 : 856.89 = 372.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.88/856.89 = 372.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.88x = 856.89 × 372.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.88x = 319,053.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,053.08/620.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.87

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