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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.94, 860.93 and 371.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.94, 860.93 and 371.82 is: 513.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.94 : 860.93 = 371.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.94/860.93 = 371.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.94x = 860.93 × 371.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.94x = 320,113.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,113.76/623.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.06

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