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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.92, 856.64 and 372.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.92, 856.64 and 372.24 is: 513.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.92 : 856.64 = 372.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.92/856.64 = 372.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.92x = 856.64 × 372.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.92x = 318,875.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,875.67/620.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.55

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