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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.44, 858.92 and 373.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.44, 858.92 and 373.89 is: 515.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.44 : 858.92 = 373.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.44/858.92 = 373.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.44x = 858.92 × 373.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.44x = 321,141.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,141.60/622.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.94

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