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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.53, 858.74 and 373.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.53, 858.74 and 373.77 is: 515.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.53 : 858.74 = 373.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.53/858.74 = 373.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.53x = 858.74 × 373.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.53x = 320,969.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,969.38/622.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.59

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