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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.37, 858.65 and 373.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.37, 858.65 and 373.65 is: 515.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.37 : 858.65 = 373.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.37/858.65 = 373.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.37x = 858.65 × 373.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.37x = 320,829.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,829.48/622.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.49

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