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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.02, 858.24 and 373.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.02, 858.24 and 373.36 is: 515.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.02 : 858.24 = 373.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.02/858.24 = 373.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.02x = 858.24 × 373.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.02x = 320,432.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,432.49/622.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.15

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