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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.26, 858.43 and 373.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.26, 858.43 and 373.15 is: 514.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.26 : 858.43 = 373.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.26/858.43 = 373.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.26x = 858.43 × 373.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.26x = 320,318.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,318.47/622.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.77

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