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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.55, 859.16 and 373.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.55, 859.16 and 373.86 is: 515.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.55 : 859.16 = 373.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.55/859.16 = 373.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.55x = 859.16 × 373.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.55x = 321,203.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,203.69/622.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.95

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