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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.11, 858.47 and 373.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.11, 858.47 and 373.50 is: 515.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.11 : 858.47 = 373.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.11/858.47 = 373.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.11x = 858.47 × 373.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.11x = 320,636.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,636.68/622.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.40

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