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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.32, 858.87 and 370.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.32, 858.87 and 370.37 is: 511.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.32 : 858.87 = 370.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.32/858.87 = 370.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.32x = 858.87 × 370.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.32x = 318,101.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,101.83/622.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.16

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