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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.91, 856.55 and 372.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.91, 856.55 and 372.18 is: 513.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.91 : 856.55 = 372.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.91/856.55 = 372.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.91x = 856.55 × 372.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.91x = 318,788.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,788.50/620.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.42

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