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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.34, 858.60 and 373.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.34, 858.60 and 373.73 is: 515.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.34 : 858.60 = 373.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.34/858.60 = 373.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.34x = 858.60 × 373.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.34x = 320,880.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,880.29/622.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.61

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