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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.17, 858.28 and 373.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.17, 858.28 and 373.43 is: 515.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.17 : 858.28 = 373.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.17/858.28 = 373.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.17x = 858.28 × 373.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.17x = 320,505.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,505.63/622.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.15

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