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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.06, 859.81 and 371.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.06, 859.81 and 371.16 is: 512.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.06 : 859.81 = 371.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.06/859.81 = 371.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.06x = 859.81 × 371.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.06x = 319,124.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,124.95/623.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.19

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