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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.20, 858.66 and 373.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.20, 858.66 and 373.63 is: 515.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.20 : 858.66 = 373.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.20/858.66 = 373.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.20x = 858.66 × 373.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.20x = 320,821.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,821.14/622.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.62

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