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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.26, 858.42 and 373.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.26, 858.42 and 373.56 is: 515.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.26 : 858.42 = 373.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.26/858.42 = 373.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.26x = 858.42 × 373.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.26x = 320,671.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,671.38/622.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.33

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