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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.93, 861.12 and 372

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.93, 861.12 and 372 is: 513.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.93 : 861.12 = 372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.93/861.12 = 372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.93x = 861.12 × 372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.93x = 320,336.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,336.64/623.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.42

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