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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.23, 856.01 and 371.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.23, 856.01 and 371.70 is: 513.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.23 : 856.01 = 371.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.23/856.01 = 371.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.23x = 856.01 × 371.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.23x = 318,178.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,178.92/620.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.00

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