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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.71, 859.35 and 374.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.71, 859.35 and 374.04 is: 516.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.71 : 859.35 = 374.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.71/859.35 = 374.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.71x = 859.35 × 374.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.71x = 321,425.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,425.11/622.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.18

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