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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.96, 856.89 and 372.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.96, 856.89 and 372.42 is: 513.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.96 : 856.89 = 372.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.96/856.89 = 372.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.96x = 856.89 × 372.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.96x = 319,122.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,122.97/620.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.92

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