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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.36, 858.81 and 373.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.36, 858.81 and 373.69 is: 515.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.36 : 858.81 = 373.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.36/858.81 = 373.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.36x = 858.81 × 373.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.36x = 320,928.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,928.71/622.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.66

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