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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.27, 858.60 and 373.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.27, 858.60 and 373.66 is: 515.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.27 : 858.60 = 373.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.27/858.60 = 373.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.27x = 858.60 × 373.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.27x = 320,824.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,824.48/622.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.57

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