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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.53, 858.85 and 373.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.53, 858.85 and 373.75 is: 515.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.53 : 858.85 = 373.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.53/858.85 = 373.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.53x = 858.85 × 373.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.53x = 320,995.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,995.19/622.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.63

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