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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.04, 857.96 and 373.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.04, 857.96 and 373.28 is: 514.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.04 : 857.96 = 373.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.04/857.96 = 373.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.04x = 857.96 × 373.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.04x = 320,259.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,259.31/622.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.85

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