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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.44, 859.10 and 373.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.44, 859.10 and 373.91 is: 516.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.44 : 859.10 = 373.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.44/859.10 = 373.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.44x = 859.10 × 373.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.44x = 321,219.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,219.92/622.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.07

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