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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.08, 858.61 and 373.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.08, 858.61 and 373.41 is: 515.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.08 : 858.61 = 373.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.08/858.61 = 373.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.08x = 858.61 × 373.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.08x = 320,613.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,613.56/622.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.39

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