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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.99, 856.67 and 372.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.99, 856.67 and 372.26 is: 513.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.99 : 856.67 = 372.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.99/856.67 = 372.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.99x = 856.67 × 372.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.99x = 318,903.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,903.97/620.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.54

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