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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.44, 859.02 and 373.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.44, 859.02 and 373.74 is: 515.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.44 : 859.02 = 373.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.44/859.02 = 373.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.44x = 859.02 × 373.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.44x = 321,050.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,050.13/622.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.79

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