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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.66, 859.18 and 373.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.66, 859.18 and 373.93 is: 515.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.66 : 859.18 = 373.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.66/859.18 = 373.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.66x = 859.18 × 373.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.66x = 321,273.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,273.18/622.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.97

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