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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.10, 858.26 and 373.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.10, 858.26 and 373.34 is: 515.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.10 : 858.26 = 373.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.10/858.26 = 373.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.10x = 858.26 × 373.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.10x = 320,416.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,416.63/622.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.06

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