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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.26, 858.54 and 373.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.26, 858.54 and 373.49 is: 515.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.26 : 858.54 = 373.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.26/858.54 = 373.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.26x = 858.54 × 373.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.26x = 320,653.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,653.63/622.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.30

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