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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.32, 860.25 and 371.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.32, 860.25 and 371.37 is: 512.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.32 : 860.25 = 371.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.32/860.25 = 371.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.32x = 860.25 × 371.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.32x = 319,471.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,471.04/623.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.53

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