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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.60, 859.28 and 373.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.60, 859.28 and 373.84 is: 515.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.60 : 859.28 = 373.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.60/859.28 = 373.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.60x = 859.28 × 373.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.60x = 321,233.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,233.24/622.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.95

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