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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.19, 858.50 and 373.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.19, 858.50 and 373.42 is: 515.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.19 : 858.50 = 373.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.19/858.50 = 373.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.19x = 858.50 × 373.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.19x = 320,583.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,583.78/622.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.25

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