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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.96, 857.04 and 372.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.96, 857.04 and 372.32 is: 513.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.96 : 857.04 = 372.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.96/857.04 = 372.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.96x = 857.04 × 372.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.96x = 319,093.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,093.13/620.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.87

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