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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.23, 858.90 and 373.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.23, 858.90 and 373.64 is: 515.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.23 : 858.90 = 373.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.23/858.90 = 373.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.23x = 858.90 × 373.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.23x = 320,915.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,915.10/622.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.75

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