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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.20, 858.80 and 373.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.20, 858.80 and 373.53 is: 515.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.20 : 858.80 = 373.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.20/858.80 = 373.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.20x = 858.80 × 373.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.20x = 320,785.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,785.70/622.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.57

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