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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.83, 856.53 and 372.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.83, 856.53 and 372.23 is: 513.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.83 : 856.53 = 372.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.83/856.53 = 372.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.83x = 856.53 × 372.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.83x = 318,825.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,825.09/620.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.55

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