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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.18, 858.30 and 373.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.18, 858.30 and 373.38 is: 515.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.18 : 858.30 = 373.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.18/858.30 = 373.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.18x = 858.30 × 373.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.18x = 320,472.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,472.05/622.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.08

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