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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.93, 856.94 and 372.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.93, 856.94 and 372.26 is: 513.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.93 : 856.94 = 372.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.93/856.94 = 372.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.93x = 856.94 × 372.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.93x = 319,004.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,004.77/620.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.75

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